Reading & Reflection
A Note from Shani
At Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday Strategies, I believe that informed leadership is empowered leadership. This resource space was created to offer thoughtful tools, reflections, and recommendations that support heritage-based and community-rooted organizations in their journey toward sustainable growth and impact.
Whether you're deepening your own learning or sharing knowledge within your organization, I hope these resources spark conversation, connection, and forward movement.
More to come—so stay tuned, and let’s keep building together.
Warmly,
S. Shani Saunders, MSNPL, ML
Founder & Owner
NMAAHC's Juneteenth Resource
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture offers a powerful and accessible overview of Juneteenth—its history, significance, and continued relevance. A great starting point for reflection, education, and community conversation.
A Mighty Long Way
My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School
BY Carlotta Walls LaNier
In this powerful memoir, Carlotta Walls LaNier, the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine, recounts her experience as a 14-year-old integrating the all-white Little Rock Central High School in 1957 amid hostile crowds and federal protection. Her intimate account offers both a personal story of courage and resilience and a firsthand perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in the American civil rights movement.
The Warmth of Other Suns
by Isabel Wilkerson
A sweeping, deeply moving narrative of the Great Migration, Wilkerson’s award-winning book traces the journeys of Black Americans who left the South in search of freedom, dignity, and opportunity. A must-read for understanding legacy, migration, and resilience.