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Archives Identifier
Accession no. 2026.52
Creation Date
Spring 3-20-2024
Description
As a womxn of color, I rest under trees of my ancestors that I did not plant. I honor the legacy of womxn who came before me, knowing my steps are ordered by God. My mother was born in this country after my grandparents migrated from Trinidad. She had a heart for the arts and sciences, pursuing work in cancer research and helping develop the pap smear for womxn. My parents were actively engaged in the plight of desegregation and the passing of the Civil Rights Bill. As a result, Teaneck, NJ, was the first town in the nation to vote for integrated schools. My older sister was the youngest of 11 Blacks to integrate into the Whittier School District. My mother would drive her daily as busing was not zoned or available. The actions of that era would set a foundation for pioneering, not following, for me and my sisters.
Keywords
RISD, womxn, female experience, feminism, gender identity, women's studies, diversity, social equity and inclusion