Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today, we honor a woman whose name may not be as widely known as it should be, but whose impact is undeniable—Dr. Anna Julia Cooper.
Born into enslavement in 1858, Anna Julia Cooper defied every limitation placed upon her. She became one of the first Black women to earn a Ph.D., a fierce advocate for Black education, and a bold voice for Black women’s empowerment at a time when both racism and sexism sought to silence us. She once declared:
‘Only the BLACK WOMAN can say when and where I enter… without violence and without suing or special patronage, then and there the whole Negro race enters with me.’
Let that sink in. She knew that when Black women rise, entire generations rise with us. And yet, how often are we expected to carry the weight of our families, communities, and workplaces—often without support, without recognition, and at great cost to ourselves?
Anna Julia Cooper’s legacy is a call to action for us today. She reminds us that education is power, that our voices are necessary, and that we must refuse to shrink in the face of those who try to erase or diminish our contributions. She teaches us that self-advocacy is not selfish—it’s revolutionary.
So, sis, as we navigate these uncertain times—politically, socially, and in our own careers—how are you making space for yourself? How are you reclaiming your time, your peace, and your purpose?
Referenced Book: "A Voice From The South" (1892) - Dr. Anna Julia Cooper
Resources:
**2025 Financial Masterclass For Black Women REPLAY
liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/financial-masterclass
Click the link below to access The Job Liberation Virtual Summit For Black Women Replay. Please also share the replay link with other Black Women.
jobliberation.heysummit.com
✨ Download your FREE Job Liberation Toolkit here: tinyurl.com/liberation-toolkit
📧 Email support@liftingasweclimbconsulting.com to get the link to join the free Job Liberation Community Chat on the Telegram app
➡️ Access my FREE training on how to leave a toxic job here: bit.ly/toxic-job-training
💲 Purchase the "Get Your Money Right & Leave That Toxic Job Financial Masterclass For Black Women" Replay:
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💲Purchase the "Save Yourself Masterclass: Channel Your Inner Harriet and Save Yourself From That Hostile Toxic Job With Your Sanity & Your Coins!" Replay:
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➡️ PURCHASE MY WORKBOOK, Welcome to Your Queendom, to help you reconnect to yourself if you're looking to exit a toxic work environment: manifestinghealing.kit.com/products/welcome-to-your-queendom
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🚨 Legal Disclaimer: Please note that this video does not provide psychological services or therapy. Dr. Kimani shares personal experiences, offers valuable resources, and provides information to empower Black women who are toxic job survivors.
Who am I? Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands, a Black Woman Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Toxic Job Survivor with more than 15 years of experience providing mental health and consultation services. I'm on a mission to help Black women leave and heal from toxic jobs.
To learn more about my own experiences in a toxic job, watch the videos below in which I am interviewed by Stephanie Perry as well as Glamazini.
• Black Women Leaving Toxic Jobs ✌🏾 w/ ...
https://www.youtube.com/live/YucMGqDe...
🌿Therapy and Healing Resources:
• Watch "How Do You Find a Black Therapist?" https://www.youtube.com/live/5Z1TiYp6...
• Therapy For Black Girls: therapyforblackgirls.com
• The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: borislhensonfoundation.org
• The Loveland Foundation: thelovelandfoundation.org
• "The Black Women Coach Directory": blackwomencoach.com
Join this community in raising awareness, promoting emotional well-being, and fostering positive change for Black women in the workplace. Share your thoughts, experiences, and valuable insights in the comments below.
Today, we honor a woman whose name may not be as widely known as it should be, but whose impact is undeniable—Dr. Anna Julia Cooper.
Born into enslavement in 1858, Anna Julia Cooper defied every limitation placed upon her. She became one of the first Black women to earn a Ph.D., a fierce advocate for Black education, and a bold voice for Black women’s empowerment at a time when both racism and sexism sought to silence us. She once declared:
‘Only the BLACK WOMAN can say when and where I enter… without violence and without suing or special patronage, then and there the whole Negro race enters with me.’
Let that sink in. She knew that when Black women rise, entire generations rise with us. And yet, how often are we expected to carry the weight of our families, communities, and workplaces—often without support, without recognition, and at great cost to ourselves?
Anna Julia Cooper’s legacy is a call to action for us today. She reminds us that education is power, that our voices are necessary, and that we must refuse to shrink in the face of those who try to erase or diminish our contributions. She teaches us that self-advocacy is not selfish—it’s revolutionary.
So, sis, as we navigate these uncertain times—politically, socially, and in our own careers—how are you making space for yourself? How are you reclaiming your time, your peace, and your purpose?
Referenced Book: "A Voice From The South" (1892) - Dr. Anna Julia Cooper
Resources:
**2025 Financial Masterclass For Black Women REPLAY
liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/financial-masterclass
Click the link below to access The Job Liberation Virtual Summit For Black Women Replay. Please also share the replay link with other Black Women.
jobliberation.heysummit.com
✨ Download your FREE Job Liberation Toolkit here: tinyurl.com/liberation-toolkit
📧 Email support@liftingasweclimbconsulting.com to get the link to join the free Job Liberation Community Chat on the Telegram app
➡️ Access my FREE training on how to leave a toxic job here: bit.ly/toxic-job-training
💲 Purchase the "Get Your Money Right & Leave That Toxic Job Financial Masterclass For Black Women" Replay:
https://liftingasweclimbconsulting.th...
💲Purchase the "Save Yourself Masterclass: Channel Your Inner Harriet and Save Yourself From That Hostile Toxic Job With Your Sanity & Your Coins!" Replay:
liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/save-yourself-masterclass-replay
➡️ PURCHASE MY WORKBOOK, Welcome to Your Queendom, to help you reconnect to yourself if you're looking to exit a toxic work environment: manifestinghealing.kit.com/products/welcome-to-your-queendom
➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY FREE NEWSLETTER: manifestinghealing.ck.page/newsletter
➡️ WATCH MY FREE TRAINING on how to leave a toxic job here: manifestinghealing.ck.page/freetraining
🛍️ Purchase my favorite products here in my Amazon store:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/liftingas...
AFFILIATE LINKS:
Fedora Designs (Use code LIFT at checkout for 10% off)
fedoradesigns.com
D'IYANU African Clothing (Use code LIFT25 at checkout for 15% off)
Shop D'IYANU clothing using my affiliate link here: https://diyanu.myshopify.com/discount...
🚨 Legal Disclaimer: Please note that this video does not provide psychological services or therapy. Dr. Kimani shares personal experiences, offers valuable resources, and provides information to empower Black women who are toxic job survivors.
Who am I? Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands, a Black Woman Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Toxic Job Survivor with more than 15 years of experience providing mental health and consultation services. I'm on a mission to help Black women leave and heal from toxic jobs.
To learn more about my own experiences in a toxic job, watch the videos below in which I am interviewed by Stephanie Perry as well as Glamazini.
• Black Women Leaving Toxic Jobs ✌🏾 w/ ...
https://www.youtube.com/live/YucMGqDe...
🌿Therapy and Healing Resources:
• Watch "How Do You Find a Black Therapist?" https://www.youtube.com/live/5Z1TiYp6...
• Therapy For Black Girls: therapyforblackgirls.com
• The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: borislhensonfoundation.org
• The Loveland Foundation: thelovelandfoundation.org
• "The Black Women Coach Directory": blackwomencoach.com
Join this community in raising awareness, promoting emotional well-being, and fostering positive change for Black women in the workplace. Share your thoughts, experiences, and valuable insights in the comments below.
