Being Brave: Black Women Who Reach for the Stars

Hey Sis,

When Gayle King announced she was headed to space, it wasn’t just a headline, it was a moment of legacy. She’s not the first Black woman to take flight in a way that reshapes the world’s imagination, and she certainly won’t be the last. But her courage, especially in her 70s, reminds us of something powerful: bravery has no expiration date.

When I think about Gayle in orbit, I can’t help but think of Katherine Johnson, the mathematician whose calculations sent rockets to the moon. Or Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers on screen and recruited women and people of color into NASA. These women weren’t just participating in history, they were rewriting it.

Bravery, for us, is so often quiet. It’s waking up and choosing joy when the world gives us reasons not to. It’s deciding to rest, to speak up, to start over. It’s choosing softness in a world that tries to harden us. You don’t have to board a rocket to be bold, you just have to believe you are worthy of expansion.

Sis, take up space, whether that means launching a new dream or simply honoring your voice. The legacy is in you, too.

Peace,

Monica Wisdom

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