Written By: Sonia Jackson Myles

I resolve to establish an agreement with ALL of my sisters, whether they are black, white, red, yellow or brown. Whether they are strong or weak, rich or poor, educated at Harvard or educated on 17th Street, working in the C-suite or cleaning it. Whether they are independent or leaning and depending, confident or lacking self-esteem, fighting back or being abused and misused. I will uphold this commitment to my sisters.

• Be honest and truthful

• Be supportive of your dreams and aspirations

• Be forgiving

• Be loving and kind

• Be in prayer for you

• Be thoughtful with my words—ensuring that our every encounter
  and conversation is uplifting

• Be courageous and bold --- to set good examples for your
  daughters and sons
  
  

• Remain loyal and faithful to our friendship

• Remain your shelter in the time of storms—your confidant

• Remain your cheerleader—being your source of inspiration

• Remain diligent in taking care of my health and reminding
  you to focus on yours
  
  

• Refrain from judging

• Refrain from negative thoughts and words about you

• Refrain from self-doubt and the words “I can’t” —
  because remember now we know “Yes, we can.”

• Refrain from thoughts that put limitations on you and me

• You are my sister

• The time is now—our children are depending on us

• We can’t wait—time is of the essence

• We have so much work to do

You are my sister, my friend, my confidant and my strength and