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52 Black Women. 52 Stories.
We’re calling on 52 powerful Black women—just like you.
Was it joyful? Painful? Awkward? Divine?
Whatever it was—it was yours.
If you’ve got a story, we’ve got the platform.
Meet The Soultown's 52 Black Women ... 13 & 14
#13 Dr. Taja
#14 Trameka Woods
#14 Trameka Woods
Dr. Taja is a fierce advocate, educator, & Sis powerhouse who lives by the mantra of being fully comfortable in her own skin. No longer defined or confined by the narrow lens of colorism, she has embraced a journey of radical self-acceptance—breaking the "addiction to the cream crack" and declaring boldly that she is not her hair.
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Dr. Taja is a fierce advocate, educator, & Sis powerhouse who lives by the mantra of being fully comfortable in her own skin. No longer defined or confined by the narrow lens of colorism, she has embraced a journey of radical self-acceptance—breaking the "addiction to the cream crack" and declaring boldly that she is not her hair.
A celebrated leader in the classroom and beyond, she was named the 2020 Teacher of the Year. Dr. Taja is widely recognized for establishing a robust framework for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the SUHSD, where she has served as an outstanding teacher leader.
In 2024, she earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice, a milestone that solidified her fully developed critical consciousness. As a "Fierce Advocate, Educator, and Sis," Dr. Taja is dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and empowering others to lead with authenticity and purpose.
#14 Trameka Woods
#14 Trameka Woods
#14 Trameka Woods
Trameka Woods, known to many as “Meeks Marie,” is a testament to the power of living “real, raw, and uncut.” No longer hiding, Meeks Marie stands fully exposed—proving that once you stop trying to be perfect, you become unstoppable.
Trameka’s journey of “becoming” began when she became a mother. Raising a Black girl who watched her every m
Trameka Woods, known to many as “Meeks Marie,” is a testament to the power of living “real, raw, and uncut.” No longer hiding, Meeks Marie stands fully exposed—proving that once you stop trying to be perfect, you become unstoppable.
Trameka’s journey of “becoming” began when she became a mother. Raising a Black girl who watched her every move, Trameka realized early on that her daughter would learn how to navigate the world through her mother’s actions. This responsibility fueled a relentless pursuit of excellence and service.
Today, she is a Family Advocacy Manager and a Published Author. Trameka holds a BA in Sociology, a BA in Criminology, and an MSCJ in Corrections. Supplemented by a Trauma-Informed Care Micro-Credential.