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Celebrating Black History: Meet Women Trailblazers From Around The Philadelphia Area Who Changed The World

During this Black History Month, CBS Philadelphia is telling the stories of women trailblazers who made a difference around our region.

(CBS Philadelphia)

February 27, 2025

CBS News Philadelphia is proud to share stories from our community, and this Black History Month, we're telling the stories of women trailblazers who made a difference around our region.

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From a harpist breaking barriers in Montgomery County to the first Black woman to graduate from medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, these stories are sure to inspire you.

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