09/27/2025
At Strains by Shannon, our focus has never been singular. Our purpose is rooted in honoring our ancestors while championing ourselves, carrying forward legacies of strength, courage, and vision.
Today, we pause to uplift the life and legacy of Assata Shakur, a woman whose words, resilience, and unwavering spirit remain a light for generations:
“I come from a history of women, and I simply wanted to continue that tradition and to try in my little way to make my ancestors proud.” – Assata Shakur
Her story reminds us that we are never walking alone; we are always walking in the footprints of the women who came before us.
🖤💛 Let us move boldly, live authentically, and honor them by carrying forward their vision.