Eboni K. Williams

Eboni K. Williams Instagram – Liberty Alexandria Williams ⁣
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My daughter was born in New York City in August 2024. ⁣
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Forevermore, I’m changed ⁣
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I’m responsible for ensuring her wellbeing and that Liberty enhances the spaces she occupies. ⁣
This little girl has been born into significant privilege. ⁣
Thus, she holds significant responsibility. ⁣
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As her ancestor, Toni Morrison tasked her…⁣
Since she has been born free, her birth assignment is to now free somebody else ⁣
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Why the name Liberty? ⁣
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Born into a nation and at a time such as this…⁣
Young Liberty has arrived on divine time⁣
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Unknown by most, our nation’s famous monument, the Statute of Liberty, originated as a tribute to the newly freed Black American. ⁣
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Lady Liberty came to New York City in 1886. ⁣
She came as a symbol of liberty and freedom two decades AFTER the American Civil War. ⁣
While most people associate the monument with immigrants arriving at the New York Harbor, this was a secondary narrative. ⁣
The French creators behind the statue originally wanted to honor the newly emancipated and formerly enslaved Africans/Black Americans. ⁣
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While modifications have been made, the original broken shackles, which paid tribute to the end of slavery, do remain at Lady Liberty’s feet. ⁣
The broken shackles are hidden for most to see…⁣
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Similarly hidden is much of our truth as a nation and our truth as a people⁣
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I, along with my progeny, exist to pronounce that which is hidden⁣
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Should she choose to accept it, Liberty’s work will far exceed my own and I pray, so will her impact. ⁣
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Welcome to the world my beautiful baby girl….⁣
The world is ready 🙏🏾💕⁣
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*You can read more about Lady Liberty’s origin story at the link 🔗 in my bio⁣
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📸 @anabrandt ⁣
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#Newborn #SMBC #Motherhood #Love #AmericanHistory #BlackHistory | Posted on 24/Sep/2024 02:05:22