african-american-women

To those who are struggling. To talk about a struggle, you're likely to forget about it. To be shown a struggle, you're likely not to forget it. But, to live through a struggle, you'll understand it.

Yes, a person can accept your apology and forgive you for what you__e said, but they will never forget how you made them feel at that very moment. Words can stick in a person__ mind, heart, and spirit long after the words have been spoken. Don__ be in denial; words have GREAT power. Be wise when you speak!

Added to the shock of the routine violation of their bodies was the trauma of having to relinquish their children to unknown slave-holders. [W.E.B.] Du Bois considered this physical, mental, and spiritual abuse of black women--with its inevitable result being the destruction of the traditional African family--the highest crime committed by slave-holders and the one thing for which he said he could not forgive them.

Black Girls_ Don__ be afraid to use your voice. Your thoughts, opinions, and ideas are just as important as anybody else__. When you speak, speak with boldness and purpose. Have courage, be confident, and always be true to yourself! Live your life fearlessly! Your voice has GREAT power; don__ be afraid to utilize it when needed. You__e NOT an angry Black woman; you__e a woman who has something important to say. Your voice matters and so do YOU.

Black Girls_ Naturally resilient! We persevere, stand tall, and fight to the end. We don__ give up! We make moves and succeed. We__e go-getters by nature. We are stronger than most. We are unstoppable! Fearless and confident in our capabilities. WE are Black Girl Strong! #Incomparable

Black Girls_ Beautiful in EVERY shade and size. We__e got that special something! Our melanin is exquisitely beautiful! Love & embrace the skin that you__e in. Our skin tones represent beauty. Light, brown, and dark skinned girls are equally gorgeous!

Black Girls_ Always believe in yourself, even if nobody else does! Sometimes in life, you won__ always get the encouragement and support that you desire, but don__ allow that to stop you from accomplishing YOUR dreams. You__e got to learn how to encourage yourself and be happy for yourself in spite of. Everybody won__ be happy for you, and that__ okay. Be happy for yourself and always see the best in yourself! Do it for YOU. Don__ focus on the negative. Negativity is only a distraction. Stay the course and stay focused! Be encouraged and do GREAT things. You__e got this!

Black Girls_ Strive to be a woman of substance! Don__ solely allow your big butt, thick thighs, wide hips, large breasts, and overall good looks to define you as a woman. Your looks alone shouldn__ define who you are. What more do you have to offer? What is your TRUE character? How is your attitude? What have you accomplished? Do you have respect for yourself? What do you represent? Everywhere you look, there__ another beautiful, stunning, fine looking sista. Stand out from the rest and dare to be different! Your good looks should only be a bonus, not the main factor. #RealTalk

Black Girls_ Always remember: It__ so easy, and it takes very little effort, to be like the next person. Don__ insult yourself like that. Be yourself! Walk YOUR walk. Talk YOUR talk. Be uniquely YOU in everything that you do. A confident woman who has a strong sense of self is quite beautiful. Allow your light to shine from the inside out. Self-love is the greatest love of all. Love, respect, and be good to yourself, first! You matter! You count! And you__e important, too!

Black Girls_ Stop settling for less than what you deserve. That__ why I stress self-love! There comes a time when you can no longer blame a man. You__e got to hold yourself accountable for the choices that you make. Choose wisely! Slow down. Pay attention. Don__ allow his good looks and swag to blind you from the truth. Don__ be so easily flattered by money, cars, jewelry, and all of that other stuff. Your heart and well-being is worth much more than that. Choose someone who respects, loves, and adores you. Somebody who has your best interest at heart. Nothing less! Allow yourself to experience REAL love. Stop giving your love, time, and attention to men who clearly don__ deserve it. #ItsAllUpToYou

You have a color of your own- Dark chocolate,You have a culture your own- Hip pop,You have a revival of your own- Harlem Renaissance,You are the spot on a ladybug that adds its beauty,You are the pupil of an eye,You are the vastness of space,You are the richness of soil,You are the sweetness of dark chocolate,You are the mystery in nature,Blessed Black chocolate, God has made You to rule the Land, that made You a slave.

Black Moms create magic, so that makes me magical.

Melanin is an incomparable beauty. From the lightest to the darkest skin tone, Black women and Black girls are exquisite beauty in every shade. Yes, Black females have that special something that just can__ be ignored. We are Melanin Queens, beautifully created! Respect the complexion.

I__ a Black woman. Empowered, powerful, and greatness.

Some of my Black sistas don__ know any better, so I__ like to give them some enlightening food-for-thought. Many of them are in awe when it comes to Michelle Obama. They admire and celebrate her intelligence and beauty. For many Black women, she__ a positive and powerful role model. Our former First Lady is phenomenal to say the least! She__ a lawyer, writer, and she fearlessly wears many other hats with integrity and grace. But, here__ what I__ like to point out: If you can admire and celebrate her, why can__ you do the same for YOUR family and friends? Why is it that when people that you personally know obtain degrees, start a successful business, buy a home, are financially secure, happily married, etc_ Here you go hatin_ on them. Why can__ you genuinely be happy for them and share in their greatness? I encourage you to celebrate the Black women around you, too!

She is Black Girl Excellence. She is Me.