Hello & Welcome

Welcome to my little space. I created this blog as an outlet and a productive platform to share and foster healthy dialogue and communication. I hope this is the start of something that exceeds the internet and transitions us into action, taking steps toward a more secure and thriving future for Black women and women of color, for girls, and for generations to come. This has been strongly on my heart and mind, and I want each of you to know that I see you and I care. Even if I don't personally know you, I hope this is the start of building a true foundation and establishing a more peaceful, prosperous future for us all.

I really want us to start being a bit more selfish for ourselves. To start prioritizing our needs for the future. To have the AUDACITY to be intentional about securing a future for ourselves. I realize, as I consider the experiences of Black women and girls for generations, how we've always been "fighting" to be seen or to sustain within the confines of society, and for a time, it's worked. But what if the resistance is for a reason? This isn't about fitting in anymore. Even when we bend like pretzels for acceptance, how has that truly served us? Everyone benefits from us, but what about us?

For some time, I've been thinking about starting a blog like this, plagued with the idea of what to say and addressing topics that aren't necessarily popular but can inspire us as we move toward the future. This isn't an anti-anyone blog; this is about us. Why? Because we are the blueprint, but the math hasn't been adding up from both a societal and financial perspective. It's time we start using our wits, talents, and skills to change the future for ourselves. I've thought about this a lot and have given much time to envisioning what this could look like for us. I've even begun to sketch a plan. I won't share it here just yet, but it's one where we all get an opportunity to win—and to win on a much greater scale.

As an introvert with some extroverted qualities, I still find the "limelight" quite cringy. No shade to anyone who enjoys it, but it's not what I'm here for. I find our future far more important than personal accolades. We deserve and owe it to ourselves far more than that as women and girls. We can have it all, but what about having it together? I find that to be a much greater win than just sitting on a hill being admired.

Black women and girls are so much more powerful than we know. This isn't just something to be "said"; it's truly a fact, one that I have been exploring more and more through my self-care journey. I want us to win, but I also want to see other communities of color come together with us and support each other.

This is merely an introduction to starting a conversation that needs to be had. A conversation that involves us all as Black women generationally. That includes senior women as well—our grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and matriarchs of families. I think about them. As an old soul myself, I believe they deserve to be cared for and supported through their golden years. Even at 38, I am considering this perspective because I know that one day I want to retire comfortably, travel the world with friends, and have a safe space to retire to. So grandma, glamma—you aren’t forgotten, and you are important and included here as well.

Please note that this is indeed a conversation, and understand that these are just my views, opinions, and perspectives. I would like to hear your views and opinions as well—they are welcome! Feel free to connect with us at FutureForBlackWomenGirls@gmail.com. Let’s remember to keep things respectful.