Black Girl Magic: A Moment in Search

According to Google Trends, more than ever the world is searching for “black girl magic” — an empowering phrase that celebrates the achievements, beauty and irrepressibility of Black women and girls. Explore more #IWD2019 trends, and learn about the accomplishments of women across the world at

The women featured in the film include icons, barrier-breakers and everyday heroes. Learn more about some of them below:

Amanda Seales is a comedian. To learn more about her/her projects visit:

Mari Copeny is an activist and philanthropist from Flint, MI. To learn more about her projects visit: MariCopeny.com

Dr. Krista Carrington

Alisha Williams is a mom who loves to encourage and inspire others through her social media platforms. To learn more about her visit:

Issa Rae

Simone Biles

Karen Bass

Shanta Owens and Shera Grant are identical twin sisters who serve as judges in Birmingham, Alabama. Shera is a district court judge, and Shanta is a circuit court judge.

Mae Jemison

Micah: @Micahandbeauty

Misty Copeland

Kennedy Edwards is the first African-American to win the Miss Texas Teen USA title. She will compete at Miss Teen USA in the spring of 2019. Learn more at: MissTexasUSA.com

Dominique Jackson is an actress best known for portraying ELEKTRA in Ryan Murphy’s POSE. She has become an advocate for the trans community. To learn more visit:

Ellen Liverpool is a competitive powerlifter and an aerospace engineer. To learn more about her/her projects visit: instagram.com/lady.liverpool

Kheris Rogers is an entrepreneur, fashion designer, and trailblazer. To learn more about her movement visit: FlexinInMyComplexion.com.

Lizzo

Shalom Blac is a beauty influencer, who uses her positive perspective to inspire others globally. Her social media handle is @shalomblac.

Jackie Aina is a beauty icon and social activist. To learn more about her visit:

Mama Cax is a Haitian-American Blogger, Disability Advocate and Model. She uses social media as a platform to talk about body positivity, but most importantly, dismantle the image of what people with disabilities should be or look like while challenging beauty standards.

Crystal Valentine and Aaliyah Jihad

Ebonee Davis is an American model and actor currently living in Los Angeles, CA. She is known for her advocacy in regards to inclusion within the entertainment industry.

Tarana Burke

Maya Angelou

Laverne Cox

Claressa Shields

Shirley Chisholm

Aubrey Toby is a STAR! To learn more about her/her projects visit: Aubrey.Being.Aubrey on Instagram and Facebook.

Ayanna Pressley

Katherine Johnson

Tori Wolfe-Sisson is a yoga instructor and co-founder of BLK Pearl Trans/Queer/GNC learning & leisure alliance

Shante Wolfe-Sisson is the Co-Founder of BLK Pearl, Field Strategist & Political Organizer

Serena Williams


Footage courtesy of:
Viacom
Brit + Co
URU The Right To Be, Inc.
Alisha Williams
HBO
USA Gymnastics
PBS
CBS 42
NASA
All Things Micah and Beauty
A Ballerina's Tale
The Crystal Group, Inc.
FOX / FX Networks
Marvel
Ellen Liverpool
Flexin’ In My Complexion
Shalom Blac
Jackie Aina
InStyle
Button Poetry
Ted Talks
Variety
Bill Moyers Archive/WNET
WNYC Department of Records
Tianne King
Merle T Murrain II
NBC
Roland Garros FFF

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