For Colored Girls Who Lead

Tag: History

  • Juneteenth: The True Meaning of Freedom and Resilience

    Juneteenth: The True Meaning of Freedom and Resilience

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    Juneteenth is more than a date on the calendar. It is a reminder that freedom is precious, hard-fought, and unfinished. When I think about Juneteenth, I don’t just think about the Emancipation Proclamation or June 19, 1865. I think about my ancestors. I think about the women and men who endured the unimaginable. People who…

  • For a Time Like This

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    There has never been a “convenient” time to be Black in America. There have been moments of progress. Seasons of visibility. Years when diversity felt celebrated. But comfort? Safety? Stability? Those have always been fragile and negotiated rather than guaranteed. Black History Month often arrives packaged as a highlight reel. We hear about firsts and…