How We Thrive in the World
In honor of Juneteenth, writers Laura Cathcart Robbins and Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts share their joys, challenges and hopes for the future. The biggest lesson? Community can come together in unexpected ways.
How I Became a Familiar Face
To those looking for a “sister” or just someone to lean on, I want to fill the gap.
by LAURA CATHCART ROBBINS
“Remember, Laura, if you’re ever in trouble, always look for a sister.”
The year was 1972. I was 7 and about to fly by myself for the second time ever. As my father said goodbye, he knelt down, looked me in the eye and said those words. Meaning that a Black woman, any Black woman, would probably offer me more safety and protection than the white flight attendants.
Fifty years later, whenever I enter a room, I
