ed·u·ca·tion

[ˌejəˈkāSH(ə)n]

NOUN

1.     the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

 

“You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.”
― Brigham Young

 

When I think about education I think about these ladies. Not only are they educators, they are mothers, authors, and advocates- at the center of all these words is an essential verb- givers. These women embody the essence of the word. As women, giving is in our nature. I think about my daughter who at such a young age almost always thinks of someone else I can buy a present for when she is rewarded with one.  Listening to their stories and watching them as we sat at the park with our children I could see how full life could be for them and the fact that they do so much not just for their family but for the community and the generation coming up was truly inspiring.

 

Since, knowing Chelsae, she has been a very kind giving person. I remember meeting Chels in the 9th grade…I walked right up to her and her group of friends and said hi…everyone looked at me like who is she and she was the only one to say hi back. Channing was more of the tough rebel with a sweet soft gooey center…. Seeing them now after almost 10 years, they’re still just as sweet and just as kind.  These women are not only educators but they are authors, mothers, entrepreneurs' and philanthropist.. With all of these successes they have had their trials of life but they have pushed through and have given birth to so much beauty, literally and figuratively; Here's their stories. For full story, play videos and audio file. follow them @lacaliforniana and @soulrebelle and for more book info @bisforblackgirl