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Dear Karen

Instead of using your privilege for good and addressing our concerns, you get defensive, fragile, tearful, fearful. You block people on social media while your bio screams #AmplifyBlackVoices, we tell you what you’re doing isn’t helping us, yet you respond, "Well, at least it is something!" Check out our blog

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Camille Gaynus Camille Gaynus

Yes, I do have a father

“Too often do you see minorities brought into the workforce without the proper tools and practices to foster inclusion and growth. I share the vision of A WOCSpace, to change the workplace culture, where communication barriers are broken down and stereotypes are known but never placed on people.” Check out our blog by Camille Gaynus

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Camille Gaynus Camille Gaynus

Juneteenth

Growing up in the Mt. Airy/Germantown section of Philadelphia, Juneteenth celebrations have been filled with jubilation, family, hope, and joy. In my household, Black history was always important, and we used Juneteenth as a time to celebrate the rich and dynamic strength of our ancestors; it is a chance for us as Blacks to commune and hear one another.

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Kelcie Chiquillo Kelcie Chiquillo

Triple Threat

“With a touch of spice and a hint of sweet, I am book smart, and street smart. You can thank my family and heritage for that. The best thing in life comes in three, just look at our founders. We are three amazing ladies ready to create space to combat barriers that threaten us.” Check out our blog by Kelcie Chiquillo

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Tiara Moore Tiara Moore

I got gaslit, again

“This simple exchange is a prime example of “Gaslighting”, and you may have also noticed my question never got answered. “ Check out our blog by Tiara Moore

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Camille Gaynus Camille Gaynus

Black Amnesia

“During this historic time, we must be present, in our families, our work, our relationships, but most importantly, we must be present for ourselves, and that starts with not forgetting…” Check out our blog by Camille Gaynus

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Kelcie Chiquillo Kelcie Chiquillo

The birth of A Virtual WOCSpace

Folks are dying, economies are plummeting, societies are an inch away from a revolution, and as many of us cope with the many flavors of what being at home entails, one universal thing feels true, we are remotely watching the end of the world. How is it that 2020 is what 2012 tried so hard to be?

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Tiara Moore Tiara Moore

We Won’t Be Defeated: The Resilience of A WOC Space, LLC

“We are now stronger than ever and realize this space is vital for the preservation and empowerment of women of color. With that in mind, and in order to promote solidarity as we reclaim our virtual WOCSpace.” Check out our blog by Tiara Moore

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