04 Mar Synergy Celebrates Black History Month Featuring Leslie May
Carrying Culture Forward: A Black History Month Reflection with Leslie May
For Leslie May, Black History Month is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the culture and heritage that continue to shape everyday life. As a Client Service Coordinator based in Atlanta, Georgia, Leslie approaches this month with both pride and intention to embrace its meaning while carrying its lessons year-round.
With eight years at Synergy Adjusting, Leslie has built her career on consistency, care, and connection. Those same values are deeply reflected in how she views Black History Month and the role it plays in her life.
What does Black History Month mean to you?
“To me, Black History Month is a time of deep pride and reflection and a chance to fully embrace the beauty and resilience in a heritage I carry,” Leslie shares.
“It’s a focused celebration of our vibrant culture, community, and the countless contributions that shape our everyday life.
She continues, “This month fuels my pride and commitment to carrying that legacy forward with strength and joy.”
How do you honor Black history in your own way, during this month or year-round?
That sense of commitment shows up in simple but meaningful ways.
“I honor Black History year-round through my commitment to supporting Black entrepreneurs and businesses,” Leslie explains, a choice she makes rooted in intention, empowerment, and community support.
What is one of your favorite inspirational quotes?
When it comes to inspiration, Leslie turns to the words of Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
The quote, she says, has stayed with her since childhood and continues to guide how she approaches growth and accountability.
Your worth isn’t defined by past mistakes, but by your commitment to improve once you gain new knowledge or awareness.
What is something that you hope that people take away from Black History Month?
Above all, Leslie hopes Black History Month encourages a broader understanding.
“My deepest hope is that people understand that Black History isn’t a separate chapter,” she says, “but a fundamental part of the American story that shapes our present.”
Leslie’s reflections offer a thoughtful reminder that honoring Black history can be both personal and purposeful, carried forward through everyday choices, and grounded in a shared story that continues to unfold.