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

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"Concubine" by Herbert Creecy is one of the artist's paintings on view at the Johnson Lowe Gallery in the exhibit "Made in Space: Paintings from 1992-2001."

Credit: Photo courtesy of Johnson Lowe Gallery