Why I'm rejecting the myth that Black women must sacrifice our freedom to impact our communities
Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another." - Toni Morrison
It has taken me 4 decades on this earth to realize that being a sacrificial lamb is not the price I must pay as a Black woman to have the impact that I want on the world.
Now, let me be honest, this sits in stark contrast to the messages that were ingrained…