Yesterday for International Women’s Day, I paid tribute to the women of my family tree who sprouted me and help keep me rooted, nourished and strong. I cherish and love them everyday!

Diatra and great aunt Goldiie, aka “Sissy”

Great aunt Goldie (paternal)

Great aunt Dora (maternal)

My mother Doris

Great grandmother Augusta (paternal)

Diatra, me and our mother

Great aunt Dorothy (maternal)

Great grandmother Maldonia (paternal)

Great aunts Annie, Esther, Laura, Goldie and grandmother Evelyn (paternal)

Great grandmother Lonie Ann

Cousin Britt and great aunt Annie (paternal)

Grandmother Lucille and great aunt Pauline (maternal)

Diatra, my sister

Me