2016 has been a tumultuous year but through it all, black Americans held it down and inspired us all to persevere.
From the powerful protests against police killings to historic moments of black excellence, here are 17 of the year’s most captivating moments that put black pride on full display:
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Powerful Black Lives Matter Protests Against Police Brutality
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Jesse Williams' Soul-Stirring Speech At The BET Awards
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3
FLOTUS''s Amazing Exit Interview With Oprah
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Colin Kaepernick's National Anthem Protest
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Protester Iesha Evans' Defiant Stance Against Police Brutality
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The Powerful Response To The Flint Water Crisis
BLACKOUT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
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7
The Debut Of Fantastic Black-Led TV Shows
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A Powerful Mannequin Challenge On Black Lives Matter
#mannequichallenge #blackandblue #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/2eC5ARNfGf
— simone shepherd (@simoneshepherd) November 10, 2016
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Simone Biles' Winning Streak At The Olympics
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10
Black Stars Rightfully Earn Golden Globe Nominations
Lit. Lit. Lit. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/M6BPjzOtg7
— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 14, 2016
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Beyonce And Solange Released Albums Celebrating Pro-Blackness
#BeingABlackGirlisLit pic.twitter.com/eQGS055bF5
— Carolina Bama (@Awkward_Duck) February 8, 2016
12
The Release Of "Moonlight" Brought Exposure To The Black Queer Experience
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13
Mothers Of The Movement Received A Standing Ovation At The DNC
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Michelle Obama's Riveting Address At The DNC
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15
Black Americans Made Political History
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16
The Opening Of The National Museum Of African American History And Culutre
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The Obamas' Final Holiday Card
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