When History Breathes Through Us
Black History Month is feeling very different to me this year. I can feel an ancestral rage & joy. Reflection & curiosity, how did my grandparents and their families deal with similar current events of their time? And the spiritual acceptance that this country is fulfilling its prophecy.
There's an interesting narrative that's been swirling around for the past 10 years: "This is not the America I know." This narrative makes me laugh and reminds me of the lack of awareness of this country's domestic and global history.
Two weeks ago, several schools on Beacon Hill went on lockdown due to ICE sightings. As a proud Aunty of six, messing with the babies evokes a deep rage and sadness within me. One of my nieces asked, "Will I be okay?" Of course, words of comfort were given, and the truth is maybe.
This moment echoes the historical story of Ruby Bridges. Ruby was born in 1954, was just six years old when she became the first Black child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Escorted daily by U.S. Marshals and facing open hostility, her quiet courage became a defining symbol of America’s resistance to—and reckoning with—racial injustice. Her story reminds us that children have always stood at the center of this country’s most uncomfortable truths.
We are all living in another historical era where forthcoming honesty is needed with ourselves, our favorite people, and our community.
PS: Shout out to all my clients on the front line: migration lawyers, food banks, farmers, wealth disruptors.
Cheers, Tiana M. Duncan
Movement Snack: Back of Neck Stretch
The back of the neck is where stress, posture, and screen time tend to build up. This gentle stretch helps release tension along the cervical spine, supports better mobility, and signals the nervous system to slow down. Move slowly, keep your shoulders relaxed, and breathe—aim for ease, not strain. Even 30 seconds can help you feel more open, calm, and supported. Follow us for more movement snacks HERE!
