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Word on the street:

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#blackhistorymothers
Day 9: Annette Nance-Holt 
Mother of Blair Holt (1990-2007)
Chicago, IL
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Photo by Anthony B. Geathers
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We celebrate #blackhistory year-round ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 but this month specifically we are highlighting and honoring loving mothers who have transformed into powerful activists and champions for their Black Kings and Queens who are resting in power. Mothers, we salute and love you! 💜 #blackirisproject #blacklivesmatters
#blackhistorymothers
Day 8: Valerie Bell
Mother of Sean Bell (1983-2006)
Queens, NY
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Photo by Susan Walsh
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We celebrate #blackhistory year-round ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 but this month specifically we are highlighting and honoring loving mothers who have transformed into powerful activists and champions for their Black Kings and Queens who are resting in power. Mothers, we salute and love you! 💜 #blackirisproject #blacklivesmatters
#blackhistorymothers
Day 7: Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley
Mother of Hadiya Pendleton (1997-2013)
Chicago, IL
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Photo by Getty Images
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We celebrate #blackhistory year-round ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 but this month specifically we are highlighting and honoring loving mothers who have transformed into powerful activists and champions for their Black Kings and Queens who are resting in power. Mothers, we salute and love you! 💜 #blackirisproject #blacklivesmatters
#blackhistorymothers
Day 6: Kadiatou Diallo 
Mother of Amadou Diallo (1976-1999)
Bronx, NY
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Photo credit unknown. Mural by Hawa Diallo
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We celebrate #blackhistory year-round ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 but this month specifically we are highlighting and honoring loving mothers who have transformed into powerful activists and champions for their Black Kings and Queens who are resting in power. Mothers, we salute and love you! 💜 #blackirisproject #blacklivesmatters
 
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