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My Love Letter to Black Women

"I met God And She's Black"

 Now more than ever, I am convinced that this quote is true. I am in a great season of my life, and a part of what's making it so great is the fact that I am currently meeting and being surrounded by so many wonderful black women. And they are ALL doing their thing!

These black women have started businesses, organizations, writing books, raising children, loving their partners, and being unapologetically black. What's so amazing in all of this, they are moving us all forward. The work they have committed themselves to is not only for them, but it's for all of us. I watch as they work to create products and services that are designed for us, so that we can see ourselves in mainstream, and have a place to turn when we need some uplifting.

This excites me, and motivates me to keep going. I often say, no one is coming to save us, we must save ourselves. Black women are here doing the work, to do just that...save US!

So, Black women, I want you to know that I see you. I applaud you. And I am honored to be among you. Keep shining, keep working hard, keep loving others, keep leaving your mark.

You are beautiful, inside and out, and you belong here. We have endured a lot, but just know, that you are resilient.

Be PROUD! Pat yourself on the back, toot your own horn! Keep rocking and changing the game. We are indeed world changers! And when the world tries to define you, keep bucking the system and define yourself!

Love you all

~Lauren

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