WHO WE ARE: ASHLEY FAGAN
Sisters
“I know we shouldn’t have to go through any of the crap that we do but remember God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers.”
Q: What does being a sister mean to you in 2020?
A: In 2020, being a sister means worrying about my biological sister's (and friends I consider sisters) safety every day. Not to say I wasn't always concerned with her and their safety but it's a constant stress now. Praying that I will never have to see a news story regarding them or receive that dreadful call. Letting her know to calm down and think before she "pops off." My sister is also a nurse in New York, so with COVID-19, it's been even more stressful. Praying she doesn't catch the virus but also being so grateful for her service.
Q: How have the injustices against the black community impacted your view of family?
A: I have always appreciated and loved my family. If anything, it has expanded my view of family from my immediate family to the entire black community. We need each other, we need to be there for each other, support each other. It could be any of us. All they see is our skin.
Q: How do you feel being a black woman in the world today?
A: I feel magical. We continue to push through, rise and find joy in everything. We are super lit. The world can't handle us. With that being said, I also feel tired. Tired of having to push through, rise and find joy. Tired of the microaggressions. Tired of having to be better. Tired of being strong.
Q: What would you say to other young black sisters?
A: I love you. I love us. I know we shouldn't have to go through any of the crap that we do but remember God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers. You got this!