Author: Erisel Cruz
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A Moment of Self Reflection
This is the last day of Pride Month, I’m reflecting on the decision I made a long time ago: to live in my truth, unapologetically. I chose freedom. I chose joy. I chose to be the example I didn’t always see growing up — because our stories matter, our love matters, and our futures deserve…
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Congrats Grad!
Our very own Co-Founder of For Colored Girls Who Lead, Chat, graduated yesterday with her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services Administration! Sis, we are so incredibly proud of you! The late nights, sacrifices, and unwavering determination did not go unnoticed. You walked that stage with purpose, and we celebrate every…
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Black Teachers Matter: Pam Gaddy
Teaching was not my first or second choice. My English teacher persuaded me during the second semester of freshman year because I accommodated a classmate for a presentation. Once I started taking education courses, it began to feel natural. After my first “real-time’ teaching experience, I knew I wanted to teach and was excited about…
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Leading By Example
“Mi hija,” my mother would say whenever I got caught doing something I shouldn’t be doing, “Be a leader, not a follower. Tienes que ser un ejemplo para tu hermano y tus amigos (You need to be an example to your brother and your friends).” She would tell stories of her childhood in the Dominican…
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