Strong, resourceful women of integrity.
They were humble warriors, putting down deep roots of heritage and tradition.
The courage of those women is in my blood.
Their valor courses through my body,
while their love and gratitude empower my spirit.
I respect and honor their struggles of the past.
I stand up for those who cannot stand in the present.
I fight for the rights of generations of the future.
The women of my ancestry embolden me to be strong.
They left a rich legacy that I now understand is mine to continue.
Their efforts, tears, and hardships shall not be in vain.
--Andrea C., Adult