Black History Now: Mary Annaïse Heglar Is Hoping to Save the Earth, One Word at a Time
The climate essayist talks to Shondaland about centering people of color in the fight against climate change.
By
Nylah Burton
Mary Annaïse Heglar/Shondaland
Celebrating the contributions of Black people in America is an important part of our country's story. But too often reflections on Black History Month focus on a few iconic figures, and not the myriad of unsung heroes who've influenced our lives. This year, we're highlighting some of the women making
Black History NOW, from a chief economist and a woman fighting to expand voting rights, to a trailblazing Attorney General working to protect the rights of others, this group of groundbreaking women are making the world better today.