We Are the Blueprint: The Power & Purpose of Black Women History Month
Let’s get this straight, Black Women History Month isn’t just a celebration, it’s a call to rise. A moment carved out of necessity. A sacred space born from the refusal to be overlooked, undervalued, or tucked into the footnotes of someone else's story.
Founded in April by the Black Women’s Agenda, Inc., Black Women History Month was created to intentionally highlight the impact of Black women across every space, politics, education, art, science, activism, business, and beyond. Because let’s be real: we’ve been doing the work, setting the pace, building the culture. But rarely do we get the full flowers while we’re still here to smell them.
This month shifts the spotlight, not to beg for recognition, but to reclaim the narrative. To say, loud and clear, that Black women aren’t side notes in history. We are history.
We are Harriet’s courage. Ida’s voice. Shirley’s vision. Beyoncé’s evolution. Stacey’s strategy. Ava’s lens. Serena’s dominance. And your grandmother’s prayers wrapped in ambition.
But don’t get it twisted, this isn’t just about famous names. It’s about everyday legends!
The teacher pouring into students the system ignores.
The nurse holding space for patients who look like her.
The mother breaking generational curses while building dreams.
The entrepreneur betting on herself and winning.
We’re all part of the legacy.
And look what it’s become.
Across the country, Black Women History Month is honored through festivals, panels, scholarships, art, policy talks, you name it. It’s a growing movement celebrating our brilliance and balance. Our joy and justice. Our pain and power. This month honors the full range of what it means to be a Black woman because we contain multitudes.
But with the recognition comes responsibility. We’re not just here to be celebrated, we’re here to make space. To build systems that see us. To pass the torch while still shining. To make sure our daughters, nieces, and sisters don’t have to fight so hard just to be seen.
So let April be more than a hashtag. Let it be a reminder: we’re not waiting to be written into the books. We’re writing them, with our heads high, our voices loud, and our presence undeniable.
Happy Black Women History Month. We’ve always been the blueprint. Now the world’s finally catching up.
Shanice Love is a Publicist, COO | Press & Media Editor | Career & Money Editor for Hope Magazine, Established Corporate Executive, and Owner of Loyalty Enterprise. She is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and financial literacy in the Black community, using her platform to empower and uplift others on their journeys to success, health, and wellness.