Congratulatory letter from Blue Shield of California Foundation

Dear Trina and the Parenting for Liberation team,

On behalf of Blue Shield of California Foundation, I am so happy to share a heartfelt congratulations to Parenting for Liberation on your 10th anniversary. We are thrilled to celebrate your extraordinary work to uplift Black parents, nurture resilient and joyful families, and advance a thriving Black future rooted in safety, freedom, and liberation.

Through Parenting for Liberation’s joyous healing and community celebrations, you are helping Black families strengthen connections, deepen cultural pride, interrupt cycles of violence, and bring parent - led innovations to life. Your work shows what becomes possible when healing, joy, and the wisdom of Black families lead the way. We believe deeply in Parenting for Liberation’s vision and we see the possibility you bring to Black communities across California and beyond.

Trina, your visionary and inspirational leadership makes this work possible. Your unwavering belief in the wisdom, creativity, and power of Black parents is a gift to families, communities, and the broader movement for justice.

Congratulations to the entire Parenting for Liberation community on all you have accomplished and all that lies ahead. We are honored to stand with you and excited to see your transformative work continue!

With admiration and gratitude,

Courtnee Hamity

Director of Evaluation and Data Strategy

Blue Shield of California Foundation