Takeaways:

1- Our voice is a powerful tool for connection, advocacy, and celebration.

2- For many of us—especially members of the Black community, as well as other BIPOC, Queer, and Female-identifying folks—our voices have been policed, silenced, or modulated as a way to limit our expression.

3- Use your voice to claim your space in the world. You are worthy of every inch of it!

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Mantra: I will make my voice heard.

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