Altar at Vista La Mesa, with flowers, the Bible, a photo of Lace, and a poster of a young black woman reading “I am proud of myself”Lace’s words on social change, in the vestibule at Vista la Mesa“We say we influence influencers, we lead leaders, we mentor mentors. The numerical amount of people is less important than the depth and the breadth of the work we will do together. We will co-create metamorphosis, and we then will release other butterflies whose fluttering wings will change discourse, policy, legislation, on both an individual and on a collective and corporate level.”Celebrating Lace at You Belong Here, San Diego.There were already butterflies to greet us.We added more, to remind us who we are and what we do.Lace’s mother and her words.More of the powerful words and conviction Lace left for us.The You Belong Here kitchen, ready to feed and nourish those ready to sit at the table.Beautiful charcuterie trays…… and the mot delicious orange cake, both from Black-owned San Diego businesses.More of our set up at You Belong HereThe Lace on Race Cafe menu and flowers for Lace.What’s on our menu.We did our best to imbue our surroundings with Lace’s spirit.A poster of a Black girl reading, “I can, and I will.” Our dear Lace… YOU DID.
