@_benjvmins_ Our fluidity. Black women are water. We shape and make space in ANY and every circumstance and own it with no effort. We’re not monolithic and from the boardroom to a garden we’re going to grow and build everything we touch around us. It girls. 🤎
🕊️🌹♥️ Due to today being Juneteenth, I wanted to make a post about Eric Mays, a councilman, a hood humanitarian, and a soul that brought (and still brings) many smiles and laughs to people's faces today. When I think of Eric Mays, I think of Black History.
To many people, Eric Mays was someone who was hilarious, unapologetic, and stood on business no matter who was in front of him. To me, as somebody who spent a lot of time researching him, I learned that there was much more to the man than the viral clips. Beneath the jokes, arguments, and headlines was someone who genuinely cared about people.
He was known for standing out in the cold and snow to help the homeless, spoke openly about his love for the Bible, and carried with him the influence of his father, who was a pastor. He never seemed afraid to speak up for Black people, challenge racism, or defend what he believed was right, even when it made him unpopular. Like all human beings, he was flawed and misunderstood at times, but his passion for his community was undeniable.
As a proud son of Flint, he represented the city with heart, conviction, and authenticity. His impact reached far beyond city council meetings and internet memes. In his own way, he became a hero to many.
Forever missed. I pray he ascended peacefully and found rest. 🕊️🌹♥️
Mrs. Opal Lee also known as The Grandmother of Juneteenth … born 1926 in Marshall, TX.
She is the reason that Juneteenth became a federally recognized holiday.