Chrysalis Lab

Southern trees bear a strange fruit
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root
Black bodies swinging in the Southern breeze
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees

Today, In connection with our work with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, Chrysalis Lab visited  The Barn where Emmett Till was gruesomely murdered —-1955 feels like yesterday…or today!

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide—trapped in modern-day slavery. It’s a $150 billion industry, with 1 in 4 victims being children. Together, we can raise awareness, support survivors, and take action to end this atrocity. Every step counts.

Today, we remember Nikki Giovanni, a fearless voice who inspired generations with her powerful words on love, justice, and freedom. Her poetry taught us to dream boldly, speak truth, and cherish our humanity.

Her light remains with us, guiding us to create, resist, and love as she did. Rest in power, Nikki Giovanni. 🖤 Your legacy endures.

On this day in 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges bravely walked through the doors of William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, becoming the first Black student to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South. With courage far beyond her years, she faced daily hostility and showed the world the power of resilience and the importance of equality in education. Today, we remember Ruby’s bravery and honor her impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Her story reminds us to continue pushing for a world where all children have the freedom to learn, grow, and thrive.