We’ve written about the triumphs and challenges of two prominent Black women athletes, Serena Williams and Caster Semenya, and how they challenge stereotypes, sexism and racism by their achievements.
As a white women who strives to be an ally it feels weird to write a post about Black History Month but I decided it would be worse to trudge on with my monthly post not doing anything at all.
It’s Black History Month, a time for celebration of the contributions Black folks have made, the present Black people create and the Black futures we’ve yet to see. I’ve gathered a few links I hope you will find interesting.
Black History
I’m thankful of K. Tempest Bradford’s fantastic Black History Month Challenge
“For February, I challenge you to read something by a Black person that isn’t *only* about pre-Civil War American slavery, the Civil War, or the Civil Rights Era. Bonus points if you can go the whole month without touching those subjects and still reading a bunch of stuff by Black folk.”
There is A LOT of Black History to cover outside of those periods. Black Women in sport have accomplished and contributed so many things.
30 New Books About Inspiring Women for Black HistoryMonth
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/black-female-athletes-women-in-sports
https://olympic.ca/2019/02/14/black-athletes-who-made-olympic-sport-history-in-canada/
Black Present:
Building on the strong foundation of Black Women Athletes before them you can find out about the present during February as well.
36 Black Women Athletes You Need to Know
Black Futures:
Be sure to also include amazing Afrofuturist readings this February, imaging the future and reimagining our history. There are a great number of Black Authors and Artists sharing a vision of what could be.
If you are a Black Woman, thank you for reading my post. If you are a women looking to be a better ally take direct action by:
- Buying from Black business owners
- Seeking out & buying Black authored cookbooks to support your nutrition
- Follow and financially support Black yogis
- Seek out information on Black women athletes
How are you participating in Black History Month?
