Black women deserve to take time for themselves,” she said. Creating a welcoming climbing landscape for Black people is her primary mission. “My ultimate goal is—I would also like to be a ...

One of her particular inspirations was Chelsea Griffie, a Bay Area-based climbing instructor who was the first Black woman to climb ... and how to reach climbing goals. During this conversation ...

A group of 14 Black ... that climbing a mountain in Africa would be the best way to celebrate her birthday in style. This started the formation of their eight-day journey. Originally, 18 women ...