It's back y'all!!
For the third year in a row, Woke Up Worthy is celebrating Black History Month with the #complimentablackwoman challenge.
Are you as hyped as I am right now?!
What Is Black History Month?
February is Black History Month here in the United States. During this month, we celebrate the achievements of African Americans and recognize our central role in US history.
Though history has been the focus since Dr. Carter G. Woodson laid the foundation for Black History Month in 1926, it should also be a time to think about our future.
And just like US history has relied on Black women, so does our future.
Black Women: Worthy of A Compliment
Black women show up and achieve often in the face of insurmountable odds. We create space for everyone and empower others to show up fully in every area too. We deserve acknowledgment and praise for our excellence, resilience, and ability to get things done no matter what. Unfortunately, that rarely happens.
Everyone reaps the benefits of the work of Black women, often taking advantage of our knowledge, time, generosity, and creativity without giving any credit, acknowledgment, or gratitude.
The entire world has progressed thanks to the struggles of Black women to secure civil rights for everyone. Yet those acknowledgments in our everyday life are sorely lacking.
As a Black woman and coach to women of color, I am proud of black women. I know that when Black women win, we all win.
So, this Black History Month, I am calling on all of us to compliment Black women.
The #ComplimentABlackWoman Challenge
The challenge is simple. Beginning February 1st, for the entire 29 days of February (it’s a leap year this year!) or some portion thereof, participants pledge to compliment a Black woman with their words, money (by purchasing from a Black woman-owned business or donating to a cause focused on Black women), or time (by offering their time or services for free).
The challenge is open to anyone who would like to participate. The Black women you choose to compliment can be anyone from the past or living today. The only requirement is to make these compliments publicly by sharing them on social media under the hashtag #complimentablackwoman.
In doing so, we can remind the world that black women deserve appreciation, love, and respect, not for being magical, but for our generosity and ability to remain courageous in the face of discrimination and disrespect.
To help with the challenge, I've put together a few social media templates for you to use to get the ball rolling. Here is a sample:
If you'd like to grab these templates for yourself, click here.
I am proud of myself and all black women, and I intend to show that pride all month.
Will you join me?
In power and solidarity,
Toya
P.S. To help with the challenge, I've put together a few social media templates for you to use to get the ball rolling. (See above).
If you'd like to grab these templates for yourself, click here.