When Lacey hung up the phone, the emotion of the encounter bubbled up in her throat. A thousand thoughts pulled at her, sharp and insistent. Was she doing the right thing? Could she actually help, or would she make things worse? A cold ball of anxiety settled deep in her stomach as she realized how ...

To you we owe Our freedom Gratitude And praise   Small steps Defiant stance Made so we Could belong   To you we owe Our opportunities Our voices Our legacy   Persecuted for petty crimes Inaudible cries Noosed up Whooped, sold off   You held on Carried strong So we could be born And we can ...