Every day in February, Gracie J., a Brooklyn-based nail artist, posted beautiful black-history-inspired nail art on her Instagram. And although Black History Month is over, that's something we love to celebrate year-round, so we're STILL not over her gorgeous works of art!

Among the designs is a timely ode to Black Panther, a tribute to Nina Simone, the embodiment of the iconic Grace Jones, a matte black and red "X" in honor of Malcolm and even a nail depicting the powerful scene of Ruby Bridges walking into school that fateful day in 1960.

In an interview with Glamour, she says the following about nail pioneers not getting the shine they rightfully deserve:

"Before nail art was even a seed in the mainstream, nail shops built their businesses off of urban women getting crazy nails, that then were considered really ghetto and 'hood." Now, she says, those nails are recognized as the fine art that they are, but black women rarely receive the credit. "I don't have an issue with us being an inspiration. I get it—our culture is pretty damn amazing. But I do have an issue with [magazines] publishing pieces about nonblack artists creating 'extreme nail art,' which we've been doing since day one. There is room for all of us, but let's be clear about paying homage and knowing the history behind your work."

Check out some of our favorite designs below, and support your favorite artists! You can see more from Gracie J. on her Instagram, @theeditoralnail.

Nails At First Sight™️: Day 1 Black History Month – Symbols ✊🏾🇭🇹 AYITI CHERIE. The beautiful and resilient little island I call home (La Caye), was the first black republic to proclaim their independence and free themselves of slavery from European colonization January 1st of 1804 led by Dessalines and his generals. Haiti’s revolution paved the way for other enslaved Africans to fight for their freedom. This country is vibrant with color, rich with culture, a melting pot of beautiful people, delicious dishes and a deeply rooted pride within the hearts of their people. We speak a plethora of languages (Kréyol, French, English & Spanish), we have a plethora of people with countless hues and shades, we are passionate, we work hard and love harder. I love my people and my heart fills up with overwhelming joy whenever I am in the presence of my brethren. Don’t believe the hype about Haiti being a “s**t hole”, every country has its trials and tribulations, but we also shouldn’t let that blind us to the amazing qualities that they also possess. I am proud to be a woman of Haitian and African decent. If you’re Haitian, drop a ✊🏾🇭🇹 below, SAK PASÉ #BlackHistoryMonth . . . . . . . . . . . . #theeditorialnail #zoe #ayisien #islandgirl #island #beauty #mood #instagood #culture #black #music #kompa #vibrant #colorful #pride #Haitian #Haiti #Ayiti #creole #kreyol #blackhistory #nyc #nailart #nailartist #nailitdaily #regram #blacklivesmatter #instagram #instadaily @vibekreyol @jimmyjeanlouis @wyclefjean @usher @success_jr @jessiewoo_ @niska @tonyyayo @richthekid @djwhookid @pierregarcon @shishie509 @kreyolicious @teamcoco @blklivesmatter @tviceband @zoepoze @clawstnt @kreyolicious

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Nails At First Sight™️: Day 3 #BlackHistoryMonth – Symbols ✊🏾 On December 1st of 1955, in Montgomery Alabama, USA, this woman refused to give up her seat to a white man as she was ordered to make her way to the back of the bus. One of many despicable laws of segregation put in place to keep black people inferior to their white counterparts. This was one of the pivotal moments during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. She was arrested for “civil disobedience” and her conscious act to stand up for herself became an iconic symbol of defiance. During a time when women didn’t have many rights, especially a black woman, she risked her life to say “NO”. Remember this number, remember Rosa Parks. Remember, if you ever find yourself witness to an unjust act towards anyone or anything, please find the courage in your soul to standup and say NO! Together we stand strong, apart we fall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #art #beauty #nailart #artist #leader #nailsofinstagram #nailstagram #nailblogger #nailitdaily #instanails #beauty #nails #TheEditorialNail #pride #nail #notd #newyork #nyc #woman #history #instagram #mood #igers #civilrights #ClawsTNT #ClawsUp #Blackpride @essence @blackwomenarepoppin

A post shared by Gracie J, Artist | Visionary (@theeditorialnail) on Feb 3, 2018 at 12:16pm PST

Nails At First Sight™️: Day 7 #BlackHistoryMonth – Artists. Brooklyn native born to Haitian and Puerto Rican parents, Jean-Michel Basquiat aka SAMO is know for his infusion of street culture, graffiti, reflections of social topics and art. His work continues to be an inspiration to this day, especially in the nail art community. Basquiat would have been 57 1960-1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #art #beauty #nailart #artist #nailsofinstagram #nailstagram #nailblogger #nailitdaily #instanails #beauty #nails #TheEditorialNail #basquiat #nail #notd #newyork #nyc #instagood #artstagram #instagram #mood #igers #newyorkcity #ClawsTNT #ClawsUp #Blackpride #haitian #veryblack #streetculture

A post shared by Gracie J, Artist | Visionary (@theeditorialnail) on Feb 7, 2018 at 11:21pm PST

Nails At First Sight™️: Day 14 #BlackHistoryMonth because the White House just got lit 🔥💥 Nails for @jlw072 always on it with the nail inspo! Also my galentine today 💅🏽😘 Original design by @milly Painting by @asherald . . . . . . . . . . #art #beauty #nailart #artist #nailsofinstagram #nailstagram #fashionweek #handpainted #nailitdaily #instanails #obama #nails #TheEditorialNail #fashion #nail #nyfw #newyork #nyc #instagood #artstagram #instagram #mood #igers #newyorkcity #style #wce #icon #wcw #culture @meredithkoop @michelleunzipped @blackwomenarepoppin

A post shared by Gracie J, Artist | Visionary (@theeditorialnail) on Feb 14, 2018 at 8:11pm PST

Nails At First Sight™️: Day 18 #BlackHistoryMonth 6 year old Ruby Bridges became the first black child to attend an all white school in 1960 when segregation was at an all time high. Her attendance caused an uproar of outraged white protestors. She had to be escorted by federal marshals for her own safety. Can you imagine being this young and innocent facing racial issues? Can you imagine being a parent watching your child suffer at the hands of society? Ruby Bridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #art #beauty #nailart #artist #nailsofinstagram #nailstagram #instakids #nailitdaily #instanails #girl #nails #TheEditorialNail #children #woman #blackgirlmagic #newyork #nyc #instagood #icon #instagram #mood #igers #newyorkcity #style #education #school #sunday @blackwomenarepoppin

A post shared by Gracie J, Artist | Visionary (@theeditorialnail) on Feb 18, 2018 at 6:26pm PST

Nails At First Sight™️: Day 20 #BlackHistoryMonth If I could use one word to describe @gracejonesofficial it would be something beyond ICONIC! This woman of Caribbean decent broke down so many barriers that have afforded artists, actors, entertainers and models today the pavement to walk their path. She is THE unapologetic black woman, clap back queen, the embodiment of sensuality and sexuality, the original MUVAH!!! Thank you for your countless contributions that have fallen so blindly in the eyes of many. They just don’t know! . . . . . . . . . . . . #art #fashion #nailart #artist #nailsofinstagram #nailstagram #model #nailitdaily #instanails #music #nails #TheEditorialNail #manicure #iconic #actress #newyork #nyc #instaday #icon #instagram #mood #igers #newyorkcity #gracejones @blackwomenarepoppin

A post shared by Gracie J, Artist | Visionary (@theeditorialnail) on Feb 20, 2018 at 9:45pm PST

Nails At First Sight™️: Day 28 Pt 1 #BlackHistoryMonth On this very last day of Black History Month, I want to take the time to remind you all of members in our communities, families, circle of friends whom often go unnoticed and forgotten. This is Marsha P Johnson, she was a trans woman and activist who alongside Sylvia Rivera spearheaded the Stonewall protest in 1969. With others in her community, she fought for gay rights. She was brutally murdered in 1992, and til this day, her murder remains unsolved. I recreated this illustration (swipe for original, artist unknown) with a lot of love and care, because that is the way we should treat our brothers and sisters of the LGBTQ community. I am urging you all to have a little bit more compassion in your hearts for others. No matter what walk of life they’ve walked, no matter what orientation or gender, no matter if it’s against your religious or personal beliefs. Above all we are all human with flesh, and the same blood runs through our veins! . . . . . . . . . . . . #art #iconic #nailart #artist #nailsofinstagram #nailstagram #nailitdaily #instanails #nails #TheEditorialNail #manicure #activist #newyork #nyc #instaday #icon #queen #woman #instagram #mood #lgbtq #lgbt #trans #love #marshapjohnson #newyorkcity #black #oneofthem @afropunk

A post shared by Gracie J, Artist | Visionary (@theeditorialnail) on Feb 28, 2018 at 6:35pm PST

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