4. Nina Simone

One of America’s most talented treasures, whose music resonates from generations dating back to the 60’s, definitely deserves herself in wax. Nina Simone, whose music was bought back to life amid her documentary What Happened Miss Simone?, was a woman who’s genius didn’t go unrecognized, despite the most devious times of American history. There is no better way to celebrate her life and light than highlighting who she was amongst other greats.