Dr. Candice Lucas-Bledsoe

"By its very nature, hate destroys and tears down; by its very nature, love creates and build." MLK #TellingOurStories @SMU @SMUDCII @SMUEHRP @SMUDedman @smusimmons

Honored to speak on the national stage at #HOPE2026. Together with student parents, educators, and national leaders, we are building shared strategies to advance education and economic mobility for families nationwide.

Honored to serve as a guest speaker at Young Women’s Leadership Academy Looking forward to sharing insights, encouragement, and real conversations about leadership, purpose, and vision. @edgray1906 @ledferd4texas

Powerful moments. Real stories. Lasting impact. Thank you to everyone who joined The Collective: Telling the Stories of Women of Color. Up next: 📚 Her Stories at The Dock Bookshop 🌸 Women of Color Leadership Symposium @edgray1906 @ledferd4texas @ClariceFox4 #TheCollective

Black History Month is a living bridge, not a chapter we close after February. I think about the shoulders we stand on, the courage that cleared classrooms, polling places, and neighborhoods so the rest of us could walk in with our heads high. My hope is simple and steady. I want my African American and Afro-Hispanic brothers and sisters to live in a Texas where history is told honestly, where opportunity is wider than any zip code, and where our children see themselves reflected in books, leadership, and possibility. The future I imagine is built in everyday choices: protecting public schools, learning each other’s stories, supporting Black-owned businesses, and showing up for one another with respect and joy. When one community rises, we all breathe easier. May we keep walking forward together, clear-eyed about the past and fearless about what we can build next. @edgray1906 @DoctorBledsoe 🖤💚💛❤️

#DrEdGraySpeaks. #BlackHistory

@JasmineCBledsoe @SupremeBeautyTX ❤️❤️❤️

Happy Birthday to the incredible Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson! A mentor, friend, and encourager who showed me how to lead with heart and impact. Your legacy lives on in all of us. @edgray1906 @ledferd4texas

Excited to share that I was recently featured in “Story & Lesson Highlights with Dr. Candice Bledsoe.” I reflect on storytelling, leadership, and the power of elevating meaningful voices. @edgray1906 @ErickaLedferd boldjourney.com/story-lesson-h…

Grateful to @dallasschools for the opportunity to serve as Principal for a Day at Arthur Kramer Elementary! Inspired by the amazing students, teachers, and leaders shaping the future of education. 💙📚 #PrincipalForADay #DallasISD @ErickaLedferd @edgray1906

Excited to share that I’ll be serving as Principal for a Day through @dallasschools! 🎓✨ Looking forward to spending time with students, teachers, and staff, and experiencing a day of learning and leadership. #DallasISD #PrincipalForADay

Remember, inspiring leaders to cultivate a leadership mindset! @edgray1906 @jinyahuang @soledadobrien #Leaders

🎙️ Honored to interview Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former U.S. Surgeon General, for my upcoming book. Her wisdom on leadership, equity, and the future of health inspires us all. Watch here 👇 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=-cUrJA… @edgray1906 @Essence @BLACKGIRLSROCK #Leadership #Storytelling

🌍 Join us for "The Collective: Narratives That Shape Us!" Save the date for our first event, Voices of the Diaspora, Saturday, Sept.13 at 3:30 PM. Rsvp: bit.ly/25Collective Our stories are our power.Come listen. Come share. Come be part of the story.

I’m so ready to connect with my folks this June for Get Free, I hope to see you there! bit.ly/getfree2025 @edgray1906 @millie_tambo @ErickaLedferd

The Latina Reading Collective was lit 🔥 Martha Rodriguez did A great job leading a discussion over "This Bridge Call My Back." @millie_tambo @edgray1906 @ErickaLedferd