For Colored Girls Who Lead

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  • 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…

  • Sisters Through It All (Even When the Side-Eye Is Real)

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    Let’s be honest, sisterhood is sacred, and sometimes just a little spicy. It’s not always soft-focus selfies and perfectly curated brunches. Sometimes, it’s group chats that go silent for a week. Sometimes, it’s side-eyes across the room or long texts with all the punctuation missing (you know that means someone’s feelings were involved). Still, we…