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Justice is mothering ourselves

Justice is mothering ourselves

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I was born into royalty
My grandmother was a black panther 87 years old
I come from resilient black women
We might have been poor and in poverty
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They were resilient working
They were part of something revolutionary
She found a way out of no where, she didn’t have much but she found a way
She found a way out of no way
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I come from royalty
My grandma is royalty
They aint complaining
They are making it happen Tiara Howlett
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Inside member, Texas
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I really enjoyed reading the notes from the last meeting and I truly wish I'd been able to participate. Especially since I've been having great conversations with my children. Mainly my daughter who's also a mother and just so amazing at it. I'm extremely proud of her. Brendalyn Lane
My grandma passed in my first year of incarceration
I woke up the other morning just needing her. I had to grab her picture and hold on to her.
I am recognizing while you were talking that she is part of the bridge that is within me Jhody Polk
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Grandma Phyllis We are doing this to take care of each other so that we can survive and build better worlds for our kids
Monica Cosby I also mother by writing poems. Cooking meals. I have an expansive definition of motherhood. It revolves around care. I will rub your feet. I got your back. All that is caring.
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