Knowing the stories and journeys of our ancestors is not just about honoring the past — it is about understanding the strength that lives inside of us today. Our ancestors survived unimaginable hardship, displacement, slavery, Jim Crow, poverty, and violence, yet they still dreamed, loved, built families, created culture, and fought for futures they might never see.When we learn their struggles, resilience, and victories, we reclaim our identity and our power. Their courage lives in our bones.