Celebrating Black History Month!
Black History Month(BHM) is an annual celebration of the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history.
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Why is Black History Month Important?
Why is Women’s Power Important?
What is Black History Month?
The month of February is designated as Black History Month, a time to remember and honor the legacies of Black individuals who have made significant impacts on our society.
Black History Month help to reflect on the inhumane history and memorize the contributions of African Americans.
In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the contributions of black women in particular, who have been historically overlooked and undervalued.
Black Women Making History
Black women have a key role in making and shaping black people history.
Margaret Garner, an enslaved African American who murdered her child just to stop the re-enslavement; in the Little Rock Integration Crisis in 1957, Daisy Bates was against the supremacy in her way.
From enslaved women who resisted oppression to female leaders in the Civil Rights Movement, not to mention how many other outstanding women are shouting for minorities in the civil right movement, black women have been engaged in every fight for equality and social justice.
20+ Prominent Black Women
Black women continue to make history today in a variety of fields, like those famous black female names in politics, business, sports, arts, fashion, and literature.
Kamala Harris (the Vice President of the US), and Michelle Obama (the former First Lady) have shattered barriers and made significant contributions to our country.
In the STEM field, black women have made significant strides:
Donna Christensen is the first female physician and the first Black physician to serve in Congress. Her work in medicine and health care means a lot to girls who are willing to dedicate themselves to human health.
Dr. Patricia Cowings is the first African American woman to receive scientist-astronaut training. She worked in NASA and made contributions to human exploration of the universe.
In the athletic arena, performances by black women inspired us:
Serena Williams is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, and Simone Biles won gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
In literature, black women are showing their talent:
Toni Morrison was the first African American female author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Black women have made significant contributions to the arts:
Singers like Beyoncé, Lizzo, and Cardi B spark the music industry; artists like Alma Thomas, Emma Amos, and Mickalene Thomas have made significant contributions to the art world.
In fashion industry, designers like Tracy Reese have made significant strides, while black curvy models like Mama Cax, Precious Lee, Ashley Graham, Barbara Ferreira, and Roseline Lawrence are making their marks in the fashion world.
Barriers Faced by Black Women
There are many injustices and inequalities faced by women, and as a minor group, black women have to endure more pain.
Usually, Black women are often undervalued and underrepresented. They face wage disparities, lack of advancement opportunities, gender and race discrimination…
Therefore, we should respect black women in all fields, not only in the workplace, but also in the attitude of life. Any black woman who fights against social injustice in all aspects is a warrior and deserves praise and encouragement.
Black Women Impact Matter
As an important part of the world, black women have always been at the forefront of various social changes, social activities, and the path of human development.
So black women’s voices and opinions should be valued and heard no matter when.
FAQs
Q1. Why is Black History Month Important?
Ans: Black History Month is created to honor and memorize the contribution of African Americans have made to our country.
It’s important because it gives us time to reflect on history and enlightens us on how to unite every group.
Q2. Why is Women’s Power Important?
Ans: Women are always be marginalized and oppressed by various inequalities. And black women have to face additional challenges not only because of their gender but also because of their race.
It’s extremely hard for women to stay positive and achieve despite all the odds.
So we should take women seriously, we must honor their contributions and strive to create a society that supports the power of all women. And Women’s History Month means a lot.
