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Jan 18, 2022 · 9,158 views

Preet Chandi Is the First Woman of Color to Complete a Solo Expedition in Antarctica

Preet Chandi Is the First Woman of Color to Complete a Solo Expedition in Antarctica
Photo: James Eades | Unsplash

Preet Chandi, or "Polar Preet," is the first woman of color to complete a 700-mile expedition in Antarctica, finishing the trip in just 40 days. On her final day, Preet writes on her Instagram: "I don't want to just break the glass ceiling, I want to smash it into a million pieces." Reflecting on the discrimination she faced as a child, Polar Preet hopes to be an inspiration for young women and people of color.

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