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“My hand is at the small of your back; I may let you stumble, but I will never let you fall.” — Maya Angelou

January is Mental Wellness Month, a time to honor emotional care, healing, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going. Dr. Angelou reminds us that we are not meant to navigate life alone — that support, love, and compassion can hold us steady even when we falter.

Caring for our mental well-being is not a weakness. It is an act of courage, trust, and self-preservation.

You are allowed to stumble. You are never meant to fall alone. 🤍

This is big news. Bravo Mattel!

An Opal Lee Barbie doll was released as part of Mattel's Barbie Signature Inspiring Women series, honoring the civil rights activist known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" for her pivotal role in making Juneteenth a U.S. federal holiday. The doll celebrates her tireless advocacy, including her symbolic walk from Texas to Washington D.C., and embodies the spirit of freedom and equality she championed.  Key Details about the Opal Lee Barbie Honoree: Opal Lee, a legendary civil rights activist. Significance: The doll recognizes her lifelong work to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday, commemorating the day enslaved people in Texas finally received news of their freedom. Inspiration: The doll's design reflects Lee's advocacy, including her significant walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness for Juneteenth. Part of a Series: It joins other influential figures in the Barbie Inspiring Women series, which celebrates historical role models.  Who is Opal Lee? Known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Lee spent decades campaigning for national recognition of June 19th, leading to its official status as a federal holiday in 2021. Her activism includes organizing symbolic 2.5-mile walks, representing the 2.5 years it took for freedom's news to reach Texas.  #BlackCulture #BlackExcellence #Juneteenth

Movement is medicine

Get in step with Commissioner Kicia Daniel! Join her Line Dance Class at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. on Thursday, Jan. 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Start 2026 one step at a time. Register at tamarac.me/GetinStep.