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Cassandra Grant

Entity type: Individual

Cassandra Grant is an educator, activist and a founding member of Salsa Soul Sisters, the oldest black lesbian organization in the United States. Cassandra has dedicated her life’s work to uplifting and empowering young people and community through her teaching in education reform. From her passionate and committed involvement with Salsa Soul to protesting systematic racism and racist practices of lesbians, Cassandra has fought to create and hold space for lesbian and queer women of color for decades. Her emphasis on community and respect above all else is a true inspiration and has led to younger generations of activist organizations stemming from Salsa including AALUSC [African Ancestral Lesbians United for Societal Change].

Imani Rashid

Entity type: Individual

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Imani Rashid is an “entrepreneur, teacher, visionary, event planner, Godmother to many, leader, Yoruba Priestess, mentor, friend and sister to others” [In her words] and a founding member of Salsa Soul Sisters (the oldest black lesbian organization in the United States). Imani has dedicated her life to enriching and expanding the education of young children using the principles Kwanza and creative practices such as drumming and aviation.