Octavis & Nia, Lansing, MI

“I love that Nia at 7-years-old is very independent and aware of her own strengths. Although she has a big brother, she wants to “do it herself”. She is motivated, competitive and relentless until she has “mastered” her goal. I love this spirit in her because I know what she will have to face as a black woman in this world. I feel that God gave her this gift of being an independent, go-getter because He knows this will prepare her for the hurdles she will have to conquer.”

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