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To the Black girl heading back to school — we made this for you. 🤍 This year is going to ask a lot of you. And before y
Black Girls SmileAugust 25, 2026

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To the Black girl heading back to school — we made this for you.

🤍 This year is going to ask a lot of you. And before you give it everything you have — we need you to remember a few things. Your worth is not your GPA. Your feelings matter. Your peace is worth protecting. And you do not have to figure any of this out alone. Swipe through and save this one. Come back to it on the hard days — because there will be some, and that is okay too. 🤍 Share this with a teen in your life who needs a big sister in their corner this year. 👇🏾
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