Joy Bryant

Joy Bryant Instagram – On this day, a child was born who woulda, shoulda, coulda been a statistic were it not for the love and guidance of another…
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My grandmother instilled in me early on that a poor black girl from the Bronx can dream and achieve. And although the world is unkind, strive anyway, so you can thrive anyway…
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A few days ago, I stood at the base of an ice wall for the first time. I wasn’t sure if I would even make it off the ground. But I tried anyway, then proceeded to kick that ice wall’s ass…
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As my Nana used to say, “Nothing beats a failure but a try.”..
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Today I turn 44, and I’m just getting started.👊🏽 | Posted on 18/Oct/2018 23:23:25