Welcome back to Cynthia@theTable I want to kick off 2023 with a celebration of Black History Month. This New Year has already presented its challenges and struggles around the pervasive homelessness issues, poverty, racial inequities, and other acts of social injustice.
But as I think back on the blood, sweat, and tears that my ancestors gave to make my future a better one, I can still hold my head high. I'm talking about the pioneers, prominent figures, trailblazers, abolitionists, civil rights leaders, unsung heroes, and advocates who have relentlessly given of themselves, many of them up until their dying days.
It is because of them that I proudly celebrate my Black History, even if it is only formally recognized in the month of February. It is because of them that I can be resilient and still have hope. It is because of them that I boldly and intentionally step into 2023 with my newfound mantra of “Leveling Up.”
If we really want to see the impact of our labor and move the needle in a meaningful way, we must level up. Leveling up, to me, means being accountable, being proactive, stepping up to the plate, and acting on integrity even when no one else is watching.
This applies to both our personal and professional lives. I believe that in all things, one must level up in order to move up. And I hope YOU are up for the challenge. So as we celebrate Black History Month, let's show up and level up - not just for our generation, but for the generations to come!
In closing, I'll leave you with this quote by Martin Luther king. It says... The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.
Until next time, stay safe, stay well, and stay connected!
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