5-year-old girl recreates iconic photos of notable black women for Black History Month

by Elisa Jaffe, KOMO News

Wed, February 22nd 2017, 8:41 PM UTC

Cristi Jones dresses up her daughter Lola to honor a different women each day in February to celebrate Black History Month. (Photos: Cristi Jones)

Ms. Nina Simone concert pianist, with dreams of being a concert pianist, and attended Juilliard. With her distinct voice, and although she considered herself a pianist and not a singer, she made a name for herself in the jazz scene, and later used her talent and fame in Civil Rights activism. She performed at events like the March from Selma, and penned songs about the times, such as Mississippi Goddam, Old Jim Crow, and one of my favorites, Four Women. Despite mental illness and decline in later years, Ms. Simone's legacy lives on, and most are familiar with her version of Feeling Good, I Put a Spell on You, and Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood. (Photo & Caption courtesy: Cristi Jones)ttended Juilliard. With her distinct voice, and although she considered herself a pianist and not a singer, she made a name for herself in the jazz scene, and later used her talent and fame in Civil Rights activism. (Photo & Caption courtesy: Cristi Jones)

Misty Copeland did not begin dancing ballet until she was 13 years old, but was en pointe within 3 months, and by age 14, was winning solo parts. As she matured, she was "too curvy" and did not fit the stereotype of what a ballerina's body should look like. This did not stop her. In 2015, she became the first African American woman to be promoted to Principal Ballerina, the highest rank, in the 75 year history of the American Ballet Theatre; the first African American to be Principal Dancer in a major international dance company. She is also a model, has designed her own dancewear line, and has written several books, including a Children's book with messages of empowerment for young people of color. (Photo & Caption courtesy: Cristi Jones)

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Cristi Jones dresses up her daughter Lola to honor a different women each day in February to celebrate Black History Month. (Photos: Cristi Jones)

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