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[blackexcellence]

Welcome to Black Excellence 365, where we celebrate all things Black and Excellent every day of the year. This month, for March, we will be taking a look at a new theme and source of pride & expression: Hair ✂️.

This month is all about hair, and its importance to Black style, culture, music, history, politics, and, most of all, Black Excellence. Black hair is an essential part of the Black experience. You name it, we’ll look at, explore, and celebrate it: cornrows, box braids, natural coils, knotless braids, goddess braids, twists, pixie crops, locks, wavy hair, crochet braids, and everything in between. Black hair goes hand-in-hand with every aspect of Black life and touches every corner of the world. Care for Black hair is a labor of love ❤️and a long, long process that involves washing, detangling, combing, oiling, braiding, twisting, and decorating the hair, which creates not just a sense of beauty but honors its spiritual power. And this legacy lives on today across Black life. In the 60s, the Afro was a big expression of Black power, pride, connection, and revolution popular with artists, performers, youth, and activists. Some artists would use their hair as an expression of art, as they do today, while young Black Americans would ‘fro their hair to emulate the style of the civil rights heroes like the Black Panthers and convey Black pride, as pioneered by the Queen, Angela Davis. Since that time, Black hair has become a symbol of celebration, a reminder of our roots, and a call to embrace heritage while politically rejecting Eurocentric ideals. Today, the Natural Hair Movement is carried with pride and power. Black hair has always been political — in the same vein, in 2019, The Crown Act (sign the petition|email your legislator) was passed as a starting point to support Black Folx in their appreciation of their hair — their CROWN 👑. Whatever the period, whatever the style, It is all Black Excellence and is here to be celebrated 24/7. 

But BE365 is nothing without you: so POST your favorite hairstyles, iconic Black cuts, shapes, and styles, and your cutting-edge hairdressers and stylists who turn Black hair into art, and Black Excellence. And don’t forget to tag your content with #blackexcellence365 for the chance to be featured. And last but not least, join us for our celebration and of the very best in Black hair of every shape and every style. Make sure you join in, follow, and smash that share button using the tag #BlackExcellence365. 

Welcome to March in #BlackExcellence365 ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽!

[loser-vuitton]

Currently at the Port of Tacoma (near Seattle, Washington):

Hundreds of people are out to block Cape Orlando, the US military vessel filled with military cargo to aid the genocide in Gaza.

Activists in canoes have now successfully blocked off a shipping container from getting to the ship.

Proud of my city and its people. ✊🏽🇵🇸

[talokanda-forever]

Still processing his talk from yesterday. So many raw truths that he spoke that have been going through my mind since I watched the video.

[gardenofyoga]

Happy International Women’s Day!! Sending 💗 to all the fabulous femme folks in my life 🌈💕 🌱 This piece is by one of my favourite intersectional feminist artist activists @em_swami It’s from 2021, but I think it still sums up nuance of today - so many inspirational individuals to celebrate, so much work still to be done (that isn’t getting fixed with a morning tea). It’s a great day to support an independent woman owned business! Here are some of my favorites: @kinya_lerrk @living_koko @sisubotanicals I also highly recommend @freyabennettoverstall ‘s new book Wonder Full Women. Attune and Bloom. Eat, Move and Meditate with the Seasons. And @em_swami sells prints if you like their work! Posted @withregram • @em_swami This is for those who had the courage to speak. And those of us who’s strength lives in silence ✊🏽🖤 The news has been hard to watch this week, as it is over and over again. On #internationalwomensday we remind ourselves of the work incredible women before us have done, that incredible women are doing now, and that we must keep fighting until we are heard, believed and respected. #iwd2021 #metoo #womenofillustration #intersectionalfeminism #womenshistorymonth #illustration #girlsgotmoxie #iwd2023 (at Naarm) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpguLHzv6T3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ligiaonwlz]

I first learned about Judy when I was injured 14 years ago. I was able to go back to work a year after my injury in an organization called the Silicon Valley Independent Living Center that valued me and my talents, cultivating my strength as a leader with a disability. I learned that my disability was part of human diversity, that it was okay to embrace it in my identity, that I belonged. Places like these existed because of folks like Judy Huemann.

Today I learned of her passing which is devastating, but her legacy of disability rights and disability justice cannot stop. Her legacy has helped ignite and unite generations of activists, scholars, advocates, and leaders who will not ever stop fighting for justice.

In observance of Women's History Month and because overall she was a fearless leader, learn about Judy, from Crip Camp, the Power of the 504, to articles like Huemann vs. the Board of Education, the signing of the ADA, to pushing for the ratification of The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, learning about this will change your life as it did mine.

Thank you Judy! We will definitely miss you in our world, but in your honor we will not stop fighting for justice! ✊🏽

"We know discrimination when we see it, and we need to be fighting it together. Together we can change the world?"Judy Huemann

(ID the image below is of Judy Huemann at a TED Talk she gave. She is sitting in her power chair with a red sweater with little bugs stitched into it held closed at the top with a small white button. Underneath the sweater is a knitted top, over some dark pants. She is a white woman with short hair to her jawline, she is wearing glasses and is in the middle of saying something with her right hand up in a gesture, and her left arm is down with her hand touching the chair. Behind her are letters from the Ted Talk logo)

🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼🧑🏾‍🦼

Supe de Judy por primera vez cuando me lesioné hace 14 años. Pude volver a trabajar un año después de mi lesión en una organización llamada Silicon Valley Independent Living Center que me valoraba a mí y a mis talentos, cultivando mi fortaleza como líder con una discapacidad. Aprendí que mi discapacidad era parte de la diversidad humana, que estaba bien aceptarla en mi identidad, y que había lugar para mí. Lugares como estos existieron gracias a gente como Judy Huemann.

Hoy me enteré de su fallecimiento, pero su legado de derechos de discapacidad y justicia para personas con discapacidad aquí no para. Su legado ha ayudado a encender y unir a generaciones de activistas, académicos, defensores y líderes que nunca dejarán de luchar por la justicia.

En conmemoración del Mes de la Historia de la Mujer y porque en general fue una líder intrépida, aprendan sobre Judy, desde Crip Camp, el poder de la 504, hasta artículos como Huemann contra la Junta de Educación, la firma de la ley de estadounidenses con discapacidades, hasta la promoción de la ratificación de la Convención sobre los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad, aprender sobre esto cambiará su vida como lo hizo con la mía.

¡Gracias, Judy! ¡Definitivamente te extrañaremos en nuestro mundo, pero en tu honor no dejaremos de luchar por la justicia! ✊🏽

"Conocemos la discriminación cuando la vemos, y debemos luchar contra ella juntos. ¿Juntos podemos cambiar el mundo?" Judy Huemann

(D: la imagen a continuación es de Judy Huemann en una charla TED que dio. Está sentada en su silla eléctrica con un suéter rojo con pequeños mosquitos cosidos en él cerrado en la parte superior con un pequeño botón blanco. Debajo del suéter tiene otro suéter tejido sobre un pantalón oscuro. Ella es una mujer blanca con cabello corto hasta la mandíbula, usa anteojos y está en medio de decir algo con su mano derecha hacia arriba en un gesto, y su brazo izquierdo está hacia abajo con su mano tocando la silla. Detrás de ella hay letras del logotipo de Ted Talk)

[beachboundpro]

Our Beach Bound team would like to take a moment to honor the life and legacy of activist author Nobel Peace Price and Nobel Price nominated Stanley Tookie Williams ✊🏽 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #westcoast #westcoastculture https://www.instagram.com/p/CocyqkeJnfP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kaka-laux]

Rosa Parks, born on February, 4th, 1913, civil rights activist who refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, USA🇺🇸 #RacismoEstrutural🇧🇷 #RacismoÉCrime⚖️ #DefendTheDefenders✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻🏹 #SemAnistiaParaTerroristas🚫 #SemAnistiaParaGenocida💀 (em Montgomery Albama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoPpc53rtt0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[electronicwriter]

#Repost @native_americans1838 • • • • • • While the Navajo code talkers are a well known group of men who helped turn the tide of WW2, the Choctaw code talkers of WW1 rarely get the recognition they deserve. Here's an interesting article I've found on them written by the U.S. WW1 Centennial Commision. "The Choctaw are the best-documented group of World War I code talkers. During the Meuse-Argonne Offensive (September 26 - November 11, 1918), as the A.E.F. took St. Etienne and continued into the Vaux-Champagne area they discovered that many communication lines had been left intact by the Germans retreating across the Aisne River. Following two failed attempts by the French, the 36th was brought up to take the remaining German position at Forest Ferme in an elevated peninsula of the Aisne. To ensure success Colonel Alfred Bloor, Commander of the 142nd Infantry Regiment, used a number of Choctaw to move troops, coordinate the attack, and send messages in their language throughout October 26-28th. Using Choctaw, a walking artillery barrage and attack caught the Germans completely off-guard, and the position was quickly overran and seized. Following the relief of the 142nd from the front line late on October 28th and early on the 29th, the 36th were sent towards Paris. On November 3rd they arrived at Bar-le-Duc, about 120 miles east of Paris where they were attached to the American First Army and billeted near Louppy-le-Petit." 👇🏽CONTINUING IN THE COMMENTS!👇🏽 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ✊🏽Follow @native_americans1838 if you've learned anything new ❤️✊🏽Like, share and save the post to help us grow!🌱✊🏽 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🏷️Tags: #navajo #nativeamericanindians #nezperce #nativeamericanpride #nativeamericans #nativeamericanquotes #nativeamericanspirit #nativeamerican #indigenousculture #indigenoushistory #indigenouspeople #indigenouswisdom #indigenousrights #activist #americanindians #arthistorian #apache #americanhistory #americanindian #ancienthistory #lakota #landback #ponca #pueblo #trueamerican #geronimo #historybooks #historylesson #historymuseum #history https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmrzrirynt7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[miguelthelastmojican-blog]

Thank you for all you have done for all people all over the world. We love you… #resteasyking👑 #movieicon🎥 #director🎬 #actor🎞 #activist✊🏽 #humanitarian🌎 #peacefuljourney🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #ripsidneypoitier🕊️ (at The Bahamas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYcWtWrvSP9/?utm_medium=tumblr

[humanrightsconnected]

In our blog post, meet 6 black trans activists:

👉🏾 Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

👉🏾 Raquel Willis

👉🏾 Imara Jones

👉🏾 Dee Dee Watters 

👉🏾 Janet Mock

👉🏾 Mila Jam

Be sure to visit their website & social media accounts and learn from them how you can support the rights of the black trans community. Moreover, in our blog post, you will discover other actionable ways on how you can advocate for black trans lives ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿.

📷 by Meg on Unsplash

[bfpnola]

We’re already a week into August and you keep seeing posts about Black August, but what is it? Black August, separate from Black History Month, is a time to celebrate Black resistance and the fight for liberation! Use this time, and even after this month has passed, to research Black resistance, its detailed history, and all of its historic activists!

Stay safe and educate! ✊🏽

Follow @bfpnola for more and check our bio for over 200 free social justice and mental health resources!

[blackexcellence]

We posted 377 times in 2022

That's 67 more posts than 2021!

91 posts created (24%)

286 posts reblogged (76%)

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My #1 post of 2022

CONFIRMED 🎉👩🏾‍⚖️

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become the 116th Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court and the FIRST Black woman to sit in the highest court.

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#5

Happy Black Joy Month, Tumblr!

It’s February on @blackexcellence, and we’re embarking on the fourth year of BlackExcellence365, where we celebrate Black history 24/7, 365 days of the year. BlackExcellence365 is a community celebration of you, your world, Black achievement of every stripe—from the arts to sports to social justice. Join us in our celebration of Black Joy.

Black Excellence is Revolutionary.

Black Resilience is Revolutionary.

Black Joy is Revolutionary.

Black Joy is Black Excellence.

If you are a Black creative, look out for opportunities to showcase your expressions of Black joy—from art, dance, fashion, writing, music, photography, film, to everything in-between.

Each month, we’ll be coming to you with themes like Black Girl Magic, Black Power, and Black Boy Joy. We’ll be sharing interviews, spotlights, and a collaborative playlist featuring the very best Black talent.

Follow our Today In Black Excellence series to learn about the icons and history-makers our Creatrs love—with artist depictions and fun facts about game-changing athletes, writers, and activists, past and present, who have all changed the world.

However you express joy—join in, follow, and share using the tags #BlackExcellence365, #BlackJoy, and #BlackJoyIsBlackExcellence. The Black experience is too often characterized by struggle, pain and trauma: let’s challenge that by exploring joy, amplifying these voices and stories, and changing the narrative.

Welcome to #BlackExcellence365 ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽!

6,301 notes - Posted February 1, 2022

#4

Today in Black Excellence: Shirley Chisholm, the first African American—and the first woman—to seek nomination for President.

“I want history to remember me... not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of The United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and who dared to be herself. I want to be remembered as a catalyst for change in America.”

—Shirley Chisholm

Chisholm wanted to be remembered as a “catalyst for change.” What did she do?

Shirley Anita Chisholm was a politician, educator, and writer. There would be no Barack Obama or Kamala Harris without her—she was a trailblazer in every sense of the word.

Citing her “double-handicap” of being a Black woman, Chisholm initially rejected a political career but became increasingly engaged in fighting racial and gender inequality. She eventually joined the Democratic Party in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, winning a seat in the United States Congress in 1968, and becoming the first Black woman to do so.

What did she achieve in politics?

With a seat at the table, “Fighting Shirley” introduced over 50 pieces of legislation on behalf of the poor, protesting racial and gender inequality. She became a fierce critic of the Vietnam War when opposition to the war was considered radical. Her outspoken assault on injustice earned her few friends in the white political establishment.

While campaigning for the 1972 primaries, Chisholm was allowed only one speech in televised debates and was otherwise blocked from participation. Despite this, students, women, and minorities proved loyal supporters: In 12 primaries, she garnered 152 (10%) of delegates’ votes, despite a poorly financed campaign and widespread political hostility.

The 1972 primaries also displayed her remarkable character, when she chose to visit racist and segregationist Governor George Wallace of Alabama in hospital after a failed assassination attempt.

After retiring from Congress in 1983, Chisholm taught at Mount Holyoke College and co-founded the National Political Congress of Black Women.

Original portrait by Tumblr Creatr @banana-peppers

“It was an honor to create a piece celebrating Shirley Chisholm. She was the first Black woman elected to Congress and to seek a major party nomination for presidency. Her trailblazing career is truly inspiring and I wanted to capture her power, her bravery and her magic. Her motto Unbought and Unbossed implores us to forge our own path no matter what obstacles try to stand in our way."

—@banana-peppers

6,957 notes - Posted February 2, 2022

#3

Today in Black Excellence: Maya Angelou—a literature titan whose 1969 memoir was the first nonfiction bestseller by an African American woman.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” —Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

What was the early life of Maya Angelou?

She became a celebrated writer and Black icon, but it came from a childhood of tragedy. Born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, Angelou was quickly exposed to racism as a child. Her parents split when she was young, and while visiting her mother, aged eight, she was raped by her mother’s boyfriend: her uncles killed the boyfriend in revenge. These horrors left Angelou mute for five years, as she discussed in an interview with Oprah, a close friend. At age 16, she gave birth and was forced to work grueling jobs to support her son—including fry cook, sex worker, and nightclub performer.

She recounted her traumas to close friend James Baldwin—fellow writer and Black icon. He challenged Angelou to write about her experiences, and she published the wildly successful memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. It catapulted Angelou to international stardom and was nominated for a National Book Award in 1970. It remained on The New York Times’ paperback nonfiction bestseller list for two years—the longest record in history.

What made her such a Black icon?

Angelou was a close friend of Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on her birthday in 1968. Angelou stopped celebrating her birthday for years afterward. In 1964, Angelou helped another activist friend Malcolm X in founding the Organization of Afro-American Unity.

Spanning over 50 years, she published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, books of poetry, and plays. Her 1971 poetry collection, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water ’Fore I Die, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Because of her tireless work in literature and political activism, Angelou became widely respected as a spokesperson for the Black experience, particularly of women. You can even find her legacy in your pocket—she recently became the first black woman to appear on a US quarter.

Original portrait by Tumblr Creatr @inuqo

"I was filled with such deep gratitude while working on this illustration of Maya Angelou. Her talent, creativity, strength, power and resilience is inspiring to us all and I wanted to display how beautiful her Universe was. How important her words and life's journey was because it showed us that no matter how hard we fall, still we can rise".”

—@inuqo

7,902 notes - Posted February 23, 2022

#2

Today in Black Excellence: Dapper Dan—the underground fashion icon who made history as the first Black designer to receive CFDA’s lifetime achievement award.

“I don’t give a damn about failure. I was born part of failure. We are the phoenix—all of us here in America, every black man, woman, and child are part of the phoenix, still rising from those ashes. All my life is about getting knocked down and getting back up. I don’t care. It’s fun!”—Dapper Dan.

What’s Dapper Dan’s story?

Born Daniel Day on August 8, 1944, in Harlem, New York City, into a working-class family. By 13, he was making thousands a day after teaching himself gambling. By the 70s, Dan first sold items out of his car, and in 1982, the iconic Dapper Dan’s Boutique had its grand opening —open 24/7.

Dan is self-taught—from his fabrics and leather printing, to his creations of unique textiles featuring Louis Vuitton and Gucci logos. His designs became synonymous with 80s hip-hop—but Dan was neglected by the fashion world, and his illegal use of major label logos led to police raids. Local attention became Global; European luxury fashion companies like Fendi caught wind and promptly took legal action. Dapper Dan’s Boutique was shut down in 1992. Ever the hustler, he continued working underground.

How did he come to win the CFDA award?

Ironically, to say the least, and on his own terms in true Dapper Dan style. Fans were outraged when they noticed Gucci steal one of his classic designs for a major show. The coat was first made for Olympian Diane Dixon, and she posted on Instagram: “Give Dapper Dan his credit. He did it first in 1989!” Incredibly, Gucci accepted its wrongdoing and sparked his career into new life when it offered a partnership.

At age 77, he made history as the first Black fashion designer honored with the CFDA’s Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also the first designer to receive the honor without ever doing a solo fashion show. Truly the epitome of Black excellence.

Original portrait by Tumblr Creatr @patiencelekienart

There’s a quote by Faith Cummings that says, “We still struggle to garner a seat at the table. Even though we’ve oft built the table ourselves.” As a Black Creative, this is a reality many of us face. And Dapper Dan is a modern representation of just that—Black Excellence. He exemplifies how and why our contributions to culture often define culture. It was an honor dedicating this piece to him, as an extension of my gratitude and appreciation for the path he has paved for all Black Creatives. Thank you Dapper Dan. 

—@patiencelekienart

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[thesiouxzy]

Today is my 5️⃣ year Vegan anniversary! 🌱✊🏼🐾 I was a vegetarian since I was a child but I realized 5 years ago that in order to be a true animal lover and activist, I needed to become vegan. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made! ALL animals deserve compassion, not just cats and dogs. ALL animals are capable of feeling joy, love, fear and pain. ALL animals want to live. 💗🐮🐷🐣💗

Think before you eat. Animal agriculture the #1 thing destroying our planet at a rapid pace. There are no laws protecting farm animals. There is no such thing as “humane slaughter”. No animal wants to die. All animals fight to live which is one area where abuse comes in. Whether it’s kicking, punching, pulling animals by their ears and tails or worse, slaughter house workers do what they feel they have to to kill the animals that you eat. If you consume meat and dairy you are literally paying to have animals abused and killed for your convenience and moment of pleasure. Every dollar you spend on meat and dairy is a vote to continue animal abuse and murder. It’s supply and demand. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are compassionate plant based versions of any meat or dairy product you can think of, available at your local grocery store.

Research the meat, dairy and egg industries. Learn. Change. Do something. YOU *can* make a difference! Vegan diets benefit animals, the planet, and YOU! 🐷🌎✊🏽🐾 Join me. Learn more now:

Here are two videos that are very informative and worth a watch:

Dairy explained in 5 minutes:

101 Reasons to go Vegan:

[bumbleklee]

Ignore what others say...you are speaking your mind and that is your right.

I'm from a whole different country (Trinidad 🇹🇹) and even here they were talking about it.

You are not being 'political' you are being brave and standing up for what you believe in and I for one respect you even more for it beacause as a black girl too, it is unfair and biased.

According to the trinidadian slang 'Big up uh self ✊🏽♥'

thank you! these things aren’t just politics to me, just rather my own personal and moral beliefs. my thoughts expand past genshin writing lol

one of my coworkers told me that if i was so unhappy with how the country was handling this, why not just move somewhere better? and it’s because i consider myself an activist and as an activist, you don’t just run away and leave when something doesn’t go in your favor. the whole point of being an activist is planting your feet in the ground and fighting for what you believe in until change happens

[jessejunkocreates]

Today is election day. I wore my pro-choice button for 135 days in a row, and the day before America’s midterm elections it went missing. It’s been 137 days since Roe V Wade was overturned, rolling back women’s right to make the decision to bare a child. 137 days ago the American government rolled back women’s rights nearly 50 years. 137 days ago the American government deepened it’s commitment to a war against women. On that day I pulled out my “I’m PRO-CHOICE and I VOTE!” button and have worn it every single day. 135 days. Yesterday I realized it has gone missing (shocking it survived me everyday before - a small miracle actually!) I wore my pro-choice button for 135 days, and the day before America’s midterm elections it went missing. I’m taking it as a powerful sign from the universe that today AMERICANS WILL SHOW UP AT THE POLLS IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS NOT FASCISM. My little button did not send a strong message to donald trump’s supreme court. But it did start a lot of conversations. It did change how some people thought about me. It did give some people permission to stand up for what’s right, permission to speak about abortion rights, permission to expose lying politicians, permission to support honest politicians, permission to speak about abortion and women’s rights. My button helped other people who saw it, and for those who disagreed it was a reminder we are not going back. 135 days of wearing my pro-choice button was a daily reminder of the rights I have benefited from and the rights all women deserve to benefit from. It was my silent protest, my peaceful protest, my Fashion Activism. Today I’m not wearing my pro-choice button, but I am wearing green in solidarity with international Abortion Rights, inspired by Argentinian Abortion Rights Activists who first wore green bandannas in the early 2000s during their protests. Fashion activism or not - JUST VOTE. Vote today. Vote for women’s rights. Vote for PRO-CHOICE CANDIDATES. Vote against fascism. Vote because you believe women deserve to make their own decision to bare a child or not. ⚖️ ✊🏽 🗳 . . . #prochoice #voteprochoice #fashionactivism #prochoicebutton #greenbamdannas #abortionrights #vote (at Hector, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CktCqadOFSF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=