Recognizing the Divine

Tracey Meares has been honored 38 years after her Illinois high school failed to make her its first Black valedictorian. Despite having the highest grades, she was required to share the title of "top student" with a White student. Now, Springfield High School officially recognizes her as valedictorian. She adds the distinction to a long list of achievements, which include being a legal scholar, author, and law professor at Yale Law School.
“Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.”
​- Abraham Lincoln
Affirmative prayer: Infinite Presence, I seek not to be recognized by the world, but to know myself as a member of Spirit’s great community, and to recognize the Divine in my sisters and brothers. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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