
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” – Booker T. Washington

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“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.” – Rosa Parks
Rosa Louise Parks was nationally recognized as the “mother of the modern day civil rights movement” in America. Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white male passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus, December 1, 1955, triggered a wave of protest December 5, 1955 that reverberated throughout the United States. Her quiet courageous act changed America, its view of black people and redirected the course of history.

Lupita Amondi Nyong’o

Black History Month... is 12 Months in a Year
“I don’t want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.” – Morgan Freeman
“I work really hard to try to see the beauty in everything and everyone. It’s hard sometimes, and I don’t think I succeed all the time, but I try to approach things with love rather than judgment.” – Lupita Nyong’o

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Black Mental Health
Your mental health is a priority. Wellness among Black communities is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Below, you will find tips and resources to support yourself, a loved one, and other members of the Black community. If you are in need of support, you can call, text, or chat with the 988 Lifeline. We are available 24/7. The 988 Lifeline works to give all people access to support that reflects their needs. We are here for you.