MISSSEY

Black history isn’t just about the past; it’s a living inheritance.

From the wisdom of Harriet Tubman’s network of resistance to the courage of Bayard Rustin and Fannie Lou Hamer, Black organizers built strategies rooted in collective protection, mutual aid, and fearless moral clarity.

Today, as people push back against ICE and police terror, and all forms of state violence, we stand on the shoulders of centuries of resistance. That fortitude didn’t start with us; it was passed down, forged in struggle, and expanded by our ancestors.

In honoring Black history this month, we honor the tools of resistance that help us protect Black families, defend our communities, and demand justice for all those targeted by systemic violence.

Black history prepares us not just to survive, but to resist, persist, and transform. ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽

Lucille Clifton reminds us that survival is worthy of celebration.

For young people facing harm and uncertainty, making it through the day can be an act of courage. Healing is often built on small anchors: community, care, and the next step forward.

Now more than ever, we need each other. We need to witness and protect one another.

How are you showing up for yourself and others these days?