We Have Your Back
We walked ahead of you, fought and sacrificed, carving a path where there was none. On untamed soil and scarred earth, we paved the way so you could have the chance to showcase your true greatness. When the world feels unfair, the burdens feel heavy and opposition surrounds you, remember this: We Have Your Back.Â
Within you lies a fierce spirit crafted from love and shaped by resilience and perseverance. Believe that you possess all the tools needed to overcome any obstacle. Lift your head high and move forward with confidence. Know that you are never alone. You are our legacy. You are the embodiment of our hopes and our dreams fulfilled. You can do it. You will do it. We will be with you, always, guiding and cheering you on every step of the way. We Have Your Back!
Featured in this work of art are images of many iconic African American women, including the ones mentioned below.
Sojourner Truth: Delivered the iconic “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech in 1851, advocating for the rights of African American women. She also successfully sued for her son’s freedom, becoming one of the first black women to win a case against a white man in court.
Barbara Jordan: The first Southern African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Delivered a powerful speech during the Watergate hearings, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution and the rule of law.
Mary McLeod Bethune: Founded the Daytona Educational and Industrial School for Negro Girls, which later became Bethune-Cookman University. Served as an advisor on minority affairs to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Shirley Chisholm: First African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress, she made history again by becoming the first African American woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in 1972.
Ida B. Wells: Pioneering journalist who led national and international campaigns against lynching, she co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was a staunch advocate for women’s suffrage.
Mary Church Terrell: One of the first African American women to earn a college degree, she was a founding member of the NAACP. She led the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), advocating for racial and gender equality.
This work of art is a limited edition giclee on canvas by Leroy Campbell. Measures 38×19 inches (image size). Giclee on canvas. Edition size of 100pcs. Ships signed and numbered and with a certificate of authenticity from the artist.
