7 times Kerry Washington nailed #BlackHerstory month

‘It’s the last #BlackHERstory post of the SZN!’ Washington proclaims on Instagram

Fast facts about Kerry Washington .She majored in Anthropology instead of acting. .Low earnings from the hit "Save the Last Dance" caused her to go back to substitute teaching. .Jennifer Lopez was her dance teacher in high school. .She auditioned for Dionne in "Clueless".Her cousin is Colin Powell

Every February, actress Kerry Washington celebrates Black History Month in her own unique way.

Washington, who is gearing up for the release of her series, “Unprisoned,” on Hulu next month, and who recently announced an upcoming memoir, still found the time to celebrate Black History Month — with a twist.

This year, Washington took on #BlackHERstory Month, celebrating Black women trailblazers from sports, fashion, film and more. Here are seven times Washington not only nailed the look, but also the message:

Grace Jones

Darlene Love

Debi Thomas

Pam Grier

Rosa Parks

Wilma Rudolph

Beverly Johnson