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Their wisdom is not prescriptive but illustrative. It doesn't tell us exactly what to do, but it shows us how to be: how to be strong, kind, persevering, forgiving, loving fiercely, and how to carry the torch of justice forward. In a world craving authenticity and real solutions, the lived experiences of Black grandmothers and elders offer a profound and often untapped source of guidance.

The designation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021 marked a monumental shift. Public awareness surged, with a Gallup poll showing familiarity rising from 37% in 2021 to nearly 60% in 2022. Corporations across various sectors swiftly followed suit, with approximately 39% of U.S. private sector companies recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday by 2023. This increased visibility has brought Juneteenth "beyond Black America," fostering broader national understanding.

This experience, sparked by an AI, serves as a powerful reminder: the journey toward true liberation for Black communities is about recognizing and honoring an existing, inherent power. It’s a call to strip away the distortions and allow the brilliance, resilience, and purpose of Black identity to shine unimpeded.

Steele’s life reflects a rhythm familiar to many Black women entrepreneurs: working multiple jobs, juggling family commitments, and creating with limited resources. When she’s not on set or behind the lens, she’s working overnight shifts in retail to sustain herself between projects. But instead of hiding that fact, she includes it in her narrative—because it’s real.

What if food was more than just sustenance—what if it was history, culture, and resistance? In The Legacy Table, Amara, a young woman from S