the anthology projects

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This powerful anthology brings together the voices of Black women attorneys who share their journeys through law school, the courtroom, and life. Each story reveals the grit, grace, and determination it takes to break barriers in a profession that wasn't built with them in mind. From first-generation lawyers to seasoned advocates, these narratives offer inspiration, solidarity, and truth for anyone pursuing a path in law or fighting to be seen in spaces that often overlook them..

This second volume in The Road to Esquire series centers the voices of Black women attorneys who are navigating the intersecting roles of lawyer and mother. Through deeply personal essays, contributors reflect on identity, resilience, maternal loss, career pivots, advocacy, and the realities of balancing ambition with care. These stories dismantle the myth of “doing it all” and offer a rare, honest look at what it means to define success on your own terms while raising the next generation.