For Colored Girls Who Lead

Category: L.E.A.D.

  • #GirlDad: Jeff

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    Jeff is the father of two handsome sons and a young Queen: Jayla. 1. What do you like most about being a Girl Dad? The best part of being a Girl dad is participating in the development of my daughter. I like watching her learn new things and listening to her express herself. I like…

  • Black Teachers Matter: Tea Harrison

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    Why did you choose teaching? I chose to be a teacher, because I am afraid to die. I don’t mean death in the physical sense. I am working hard to break generational curses. I want my legacy to continue beyond my physical existence. If i can inspire the next artist or spark creativity in a…

  • Black Teachers Matter: Naughty’a Gray

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    Why did you choose teaching? I have always loved teaching.  Teaching is my passion and my mission. I remember my first teaching moment.  As a kindergartner, I was asked what I want to be when I grow up, and I said “a teacher”.  I drew a picture of myself as a teacher.  I have a…

  • Black Teachers Matter: Blake Lyle

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    Why did you choose teaching? I chose to teach because I believe that a truly holistic education has the capacity to change the trajectory of someone’s life. I think that education can be the force that drives systematic and cultural change in this country. I want to have a positive impact on the lives of…

  • Black Teachers Matter: Brittany Brown

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    Why did you choose teaching? I am one of those people who always wanted to be a teacher. Many of my role models are educators. I admired the impact that teachers were able to make on children and I wanted to be one of those people. Does representation matter in the classroom? Why or why…

  • Black Teachers Matter: Ashley Hodges

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    Why did you choose teaching? I chose teaching because it’s something that comes naturally to me. I enjoy seeing a person grow based on learning a new perspective. Does representation matter in the classroom? Why or why not? Of course. I teach my students to be proud of their cultures, heritages and background. I created…

  • Black Teachers Matter: Rashedda Carroll

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    Why did you choose teaching? Teaching was always at the forefront of my career decision. Although I went to college and studied communications, I was drawn to teaching to give back to the community. I’ve always had a love for children, and it was my desire to help them learn to be productive and educated…

  • Black Teachers Matter: Brittany Gaines

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    Why did you choose teaching? ​I often say that I didn’t choose teaching, however it chose me. Naturally, I’m a nurturer and I love learning. It only made sense to mesh those two things together. I became a teacher to make a difference, to inspire, and to share my love with generations behind me. Does…

  • L.E.A.D with Anjelynn Chase

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    Can you name a woman, who had an impact on you as a leader? Lula Mae Reeves and Madam CJ Walker. Reeves became one of the first African American women to own a business in Philadelphia. While Madam CJ Walker was a self-made millionaire, who owned a hair care business. As an African American entrepreneur,…

  • L.E.A.D with Erisel Cruz

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    Can you name another woman, who had an impact on you as a leader? The first inspiration in my life is always my mother. She’s had her own daycare/nanny service for over 30 years in Takoma Park and Silver Spring, Maryland. She’s taught and been a mother to so many children and adults that have…