#celebrateblackwomen

[voyeuristicvixen]

Uplift A Black Woman Today!

[teelenise]

Unleashing the Magnitude: The Power and Impact of a Black Woman's Praise and Worship

The history of pain for Black Women in America is deeply rooted in the legacy of slavery and its aftermath. From the moment they were forcibly removed from their indigenous homes and brought to the shores of America as slaves, Black Women have been subjected to unimaginable suffering and trauma. They endured the horrors of the Middle Passage, where they were packed into overcrowded and unsanitary slave ships, often separated from their families and loved ones, and subjected to physical and sexual abuse.

Once enslaved, Black Women were forced to endure grueling labor under inhumane conditions on plantations. They were subjected to backbreaking work in fields and households while being expected to bear children, care for their families, and often serve as wet nurses for their slave owners' children, thus perpetuating the cycle of separation and pain.

The pain experienced by Black Women reached new heights during the era of legalized slavery. They witnessed the brutal separation of their families as husbands, children, and loved ones were sold off and transported to different plantations. Mothers had to watch helplessly as their children were torn from their arms, with no legal rights or protections to prevent such heart-wrenching separations.

Even after the abolition of slavery, the pain persisted for Black Women. They faced continued discrimination and oppression through Jim Crow laws, racial segregation, and systemic racism. Black Women were denied access to fundamental rights, education, employment opportunities, and healthcare, further perpetuating their suffering and limiting their ability to escape the cycle of poverty and inequality.

The pain experienced by Black Women continued to evolve with the rise of the prison system. The mass incarceration of Black men disproportionately affected Black Women and their families. Many Black Women had to endure the anguish of watching their husbands, sons, and brothers being targeted by biased law enforcement, unfairly arrested and imprisoned, and subjected to dehumanizing conditions within the prison system. This systemic perpetuation of pain and trauma has had a lasting impact on the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of Black Women and their communities.

Despite the immense pain and trauma endured by Black Women, a remarkable resilience and strength emerges in their praise and worship. In the face of oppression, they have found solace and hope in their faith and spirituality. Praise and worship have become powerful outlets for Black Women to express their pain, find healing, and cultivate a sense of empowerment.

Through their praise, Black Women reclaim their humanity and affirm their worthiness in the eyes of God. They find strength in their spirituality, connecting with a higher power that provides comfort and guidance in the midst of their struggles. Praise and worship also serve as a means of resistance, defying the forces that seek to diminish their value and oppress their spirits.

The significance of praising God through pain for Black Women cannot be underestimated. It is a testament to their resilience, perseverance, and unwavering faith. It is a reminder that despite the pain they have endured, they are still able to find joy, hope, and strength. In their worship, they find a sense of community and solidarity, joining together with other Black Women to uplift and support one another.

Praising God through pain allows Black Women to transcend their circumstances and envision a future filled with justice, equality, and liberation. It is a source of inspiration and motivation to continue the fight against systemic oppression and to create a better world for themselves, their families, and future generations.

In conclusion, the history of pain for Black Women in America is a deeply entrenched and complex narrative. From the horrors of slavery to the enduring legacy of systemic racism and discrimination, Black Women have faced immense suffering and trauma. However, in the midst of this pain, their praise and worship have emerged as a powerful source of resilience, healing, and empowerment. It is through their spirituality and connection that we will remain whole. God is faithfully Awesome !!!

[ghost-37]

[artofatlas]

The Olympic and 32x Championship medalist in her signature landing pose. You know, The Olympics were interesting this year; at one point I saw some discourse online arguing about #SimoneBiles’ decision to put her #mentalhealth and safety above a world title. I like to think when you’ve broken all the records, set new standards and completed the hardest moves in your field… you don’t have to explain your methods to anyone. Congratulations to Simone Biles on another successful Olympic showing 👑 #tokyoolympics #fanart #drawingwhileblack #blackathletes #explorepage #blackexcellence #celebrateblackwomen #blackartists #artdeco #artnouveau https://www.instagram.com/p/CSR09gBlS2v/?utm_medium=tumblr

[apif]

Never forget that you are fly 🖤✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Image by @wherb_ #model - please tag 🙌🏾 . #melanin #blackwomenmatter #blackwomen #beauty #style #naturalhairstyles #braids #photography #sunkissed #summervibes #celebrateblackwomen #apif #apifrocks https://www.instagram.com/p/CBRG-QyDbXO/?igshid=b92z179gotb8

[badasssueme]

Happy #WonderWomanWednesday! Today we celebrate the icon, Cicely Tyson!

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[dividedart]

Maud Sulter (19 September 1960 – 27 February 2008) was a Scottish contemporary fine artist, photographer, writer, educator, and curator of Ghanaian heritage. She first worked as a writer and poet, later turning the visual arts. Sulter's photographic practice included contemporary portraiture and montage. Her work typically referenced historical and mythical subjects.

Her photography was exhibited in across the UK and internationally, including at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1987; the Johannesburg Biennial (1996); and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in 2003. She received a number of awards and residencies, including the British Telecom New Contemporaries Award 1990 and the Momart Fellowship at Tate Liverpool in 1990. She worked closely with Lubaina Himid, including on the book Passion: Discourses on Blackwomen’s Creativity, published by Urban Fox Press in 1990.

[mixdgrlproblems]

#repost @sistercircle204 ・・・ This was a lesson to me as a young woman of mixed heritage. Figuring out whether I was black enough to be Black although I knew I would never be white enough to be white. What was I? What was I allowed to call myself? I am proud of my rich and diverse heritage, and will never deny where I come from. But at the end of the day, I am a proud Black woman. And that won’t ever change. #sistercircle #blackgirlmagic #blackisbeautiful #blackwoman #sisterhood #blackqueen #selflove #loveblackwomen #celebrateblackwomen #upliftblackwomen #natural #melaninmagic #blacksisterhood #blackmentalwellness #sisterfriend #blackgirlexcellence #browngirlmagic #womenofcolor #blacktherapist #fortheculturebytheculture #blackmentalhealthawareness #movingforward #melaninandmentalhealth #blackpsychology #affirmations #blackandproud #identity #mixed https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NTVewFUts/?igshid=1m7jgvtflm6yi

[blackmensmile]

Kicking off Black Women Wednesday. 👉🏾Shirt at link in bio. Rocked by @ohyourichrich87 ---- #blackmensmile #blackwomenmakemesmile #wcw #blackwomen #celebrateblackwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/B4PnTBepahe/?igshid=t6al7nh1bkt7

[teawithqueenandj]

We’re pouring libations for @arilennox thick ass legs this week because they deserve, she deserves, we deserve. Celebrate your legs! ✨❤️✊🏾💚✨ • #arilennox #celebrateblackwomen #legs #pink https://www.instagram.com/p/B45OmRiFI8c/?igshid=ivoibt6xi35a

[prncsslyssaart]

A dream come true for many of us ✊🏾🥰🧜🏿‍♀️👑😍 . . . A couple years ago I created a Little Mermaid piece with colored pencil on toned paper that I absolutely love! (➡️swipe) With this great news it was time to do another! I’m so grateful for the amazing talent and spirit of @chloexhalle playing Ariel. 💜💜💜 I went for brighter, richer tones in this recreation piece featuring a beautiful Black Queen with lavender & purple locs, and a gorgeous gleaming black tail! This is for all the brown girls out there. I see you and you’re beautiful 💕 . . . . 🧜🏿‍♀️👑 What do you think? Do you like the pop of color from the toned paper? . . . . #representationmatters #blackisbeautiful #grownish #disney #thelittlemermaid #mermaid #siren #art #artistscreation #artistic #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlart #blackgirlartist #blackgirlsrock #coloredpencil #fanart #hallebailey #forthebrowngirls #blackart #celebrateblackwomen #hallebaileylittlemermaid (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzqCv8Ch_JR/?igshid=myl6zk7bcflp

[spooky-pens]

Celebrate Black History month by finishing this drawing of my grim reaper baby! Her dress was inspired by this flying z ball toy from the 80s! It was supposed to have checkers & neon triangles on it but I kinda ran in a different direction! Always happy to draw Ripper as the ray of sunshine she is! #rippergrimm #grimreaper #cartoon #blackhistorymonth #celebrateblackhistory #celebrateblackwomen #drawimg #traditionalart #traditionalmedia https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXKZhIhT4C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x9yyhft54go8

[trascapades]

👏🏿❤🎥👩🏿‍💻#ArtIsAWeapon AYE! Season 2 of Dr. @fiyawata's web series @professionalblackgirl premieres TODAY at 12 Noon ET, and I'm SYSED that @tankandthebangas' badass front-woman @thinktank20 is featured in this first episode! Tune in at @YouTube: https://youtu.be/BNDJoqiexbs Let's goooo! www.professionalblackgirl.com Reposted from @fiyawata - Today is the day. My nerves are bad, but I am feeling extremely grateful. Pray my peace. And pray that technology is my friend. If she is, then Episode 1 of Season 2 of Professional Black Girl will hit the YouTubes in time for your lunch hour. Soon come! #ProfessionalBlackGirl #WebSeries #WeAllWeGot #CelebrateBlackWomen #LoveLetterToBlackWomen #DrYabaBlay #TraScapades #ArtIsAWeapon https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv1p5HnF8bn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mg58dw65tm09

[apif]

Another stunning creation by @thick_east_african_girl 👌🏾 Model @westafricandoll Photo by @maxwelljennings . . #art #graphicdesign #melaninpoppin #melanin #blackgirlmagic #beauty #africanbeauty #fashion #style #inspiration #ghana #celebrateblackwomen #creative #apif #apifrocks #blackartist #dopeness #stunning #fashionista

[rememberebonyjanice]

This weeks #BlackGirlHomework lesson is pt 2 of Ancestral Healing (or) "What's the Real Story?" ... Too often, our elders and our ancestors stories are mythical or wrapped up in the hegemony of white mens imaginations. Its important for us to do the work to interrogate the "Why" and go deeper with our questions of how/what/when/where our stories took on the lives they took on. ... Black Girl Mixtape is a live lecture series and digital directory amplifying and celebrating the voices of black women as the authority on all issues pertaining to blackness and womanhood. To donate to BGM’s platform visit www.gofundme.com/blackgirlmixtapetour or give at paypal.me/blackgirlmixtape ... *If you are a nonBlack woman and would like to support our work because you know you learn, for free, in this space and from black women's never-ending intellectual and emotional labor - feel free to visit www.blackgirlmixtape.com/voluntary-reparations/ to give a one time reparation or to subscribe to an ongoing reparations giving option that supports our tour, our staff, and our ability to continue to serve in this way. .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blackgirlmixtape #authorized#thefreepeopleproject #blackwomen#celebrateblackwomen #Womanism#HipHopWomanism #GoFundMe #Donate#BlackGirls https://www.instagram.com/p/BmbRVMRHVMg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xnywzdjllwvt

[dividedart]

Claudia Jones (21 February 1915 – 24 December 1964) was a Trinidad and Tobago-born journalist and activist. As well as being a journalist and activist, Jones was the founder of the Notting Hill Carnival. In 1958, she launched the West Indian Gazette, a paper which campaigned for social equality. In the same year, she started the Caribbean carnival- in response to the race riots in Notting Hill. The event, which celebrated West Indian culture and heritage, was held at St Pancras Town Hall in January 1959.