A Black History moment

By Daphne Johnson-Sims  
As we celebrate Black History Month, let us reflect on three women who helped to change the outlook for women around the world: Maya Angelou, Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris.  
Maya Angelou was an American civil rights activist. She fought for what was right.  She published many books on poetry and performed in plays, movies and television shows. Maya Angelou’s work depicts the struggles of many Black Americans in the past and still today. Maya was a very adamant and tenacious woman. She died at the age of 86. Let’s give a salute to Maya Angelou, the first Black woman to appear on U.S. coins.  
Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She was the first African-American woman to serve in that position. Growing up, Michelle Obama’s parents instilled in her a commitment to family, hard work, and education. As we go throughout life’s journey, we can learn a thing or two from Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama encouraged young people to continue their education past high school in technical schools and community colleges, as well as colleges and universities. Michelle Obama encourages everyone to keep being their best - and remember her famous motto: When they go low, we go high!
Finally, Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician and attorney. She has served as the Attorney General of California and a United States Senator. Kamala is the first female vice president of the United States. Kamala Harris has spent much of her career breaking barriers and fighting for working families. A motto of Kamala  Harris: “Anyone who claims to be a leader must speak like a leader. That means speaking with integrity and truth.”