For Colored Girls Who Lead

Tag: leadership

  • The Power of Not Yet

    The Power of Not Yet

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    We live in a culture that worships immediacy, instant results, instant healing, instant success. Everywhere we look, there are reminders that faster is better, that slow means failure, that if you’re not already “there,” you’re behind. But life doesn’t move at the speed of Wi-Fi. Growth moves at the speed of roots. “Not yet” is…

  • When Friends Offend Us: A Womanist Reflection on Love, Boundaries, and Belonging

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    On Saturday, I attended Coffee and Conversations, hosted by Coach Noy. It was a beautiful gathering filled with laughter, love, real talk, and even a few tears. Shout out to Coach Noy for the inspiration to write this post. One of the questions on the table was: Who would you most likely be offended by?…

  • When Parenting Sucks: A Womanist Reflection on Exhaustion and the Village That Saves Us

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    Let’s be honest: sometimes parenting just plain sucks. There, I said it. We can love our children deeply, fiercely, unconditionally and still have moments where we want to throw in the towel, scream into the void, or run away and join a traveling circus just for the break. Now add the layer of raising a…

  • You Are the Map

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    ✨ Be the Map✨ Sometimes, there is no roadmap. No step-by-step guide.No GPS for healing.No manual for mothering through grief, or leading while you’re still learning to believe in yourself. Sometimes, you are the map. You become the living blueprint.Every scar, every prayer, every boundary you set and every time you chose rest over burnout…

  • 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…