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…speaking about issues of race,” Haywood said. “You can often become the token or spokesperson.”

The group said they want their work to inspire other women of color to thrive.

“If we get more images of showing us in these positive lights,” Hutchins said, “then we can truly say this is nothing special because it happens all the time. So until we get to that point we’ll be the great eight and we’ll shine that light on it.”

After graduating in May, the women will defend their dissertations this summer. They will also meet with school leadership to talk about ways to make their program more inclusive.

“Standing in solidarity with each other is great, but we’re also sharing the space with other historically marginalized groups in the university.”

Congrats to all Black women graduating this year! We see you! We salute you! We love you!

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8 Black Women Earn PhDs Together!  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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