From the shores of Africa to the fields of bondage, from the prayers whispered in secrecy to the triumphs sung in freedom, African American women have carried the weight and wisdom of generations. They have been mothers, healers, educators, and leaders, holding families together when the world tried to tear them apart. Through every trial, they transformed pain into perseverance and oppression into purpose. Their resilience has shaped the foundation of our culture, faith, and identity. Today, we honor their strength, the women who endured, who built, who believed, and who remain the unshakable backbone of our heritage.