Black History is U.S History
Today marks the end of Black History Month but is by no means the end of us honoring the rich history and contributions of the Black community. At Alliance for Girls, we believe that every day is an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for the contributions of Black people in American society .
As more states pass voter suppression measures targeting Black people and certain states ban advance placement African-American studies in schools all in an attempt to erase how racial bias and inequity is rooted in foundations of U.S. laws, social and political makeup, it is essential that we remain relentless and loud in uplifting the history of exclusion and violence against Black people that persist today, and the immense contributions of Black people to in the progress and growth of the U.S. Black history is U.S. history and as such must not be ignored. We can move forward to a future of justice for all by acknowledging and reconciling this past and taking accountability for the harm done.
This month, in honor of the theme of Black Resistance, Alliance for Girls celebrated by spotlighting the Black women and gender non-conforming led organizations within our network that are creating radically safe spaces that affirm the full humanity of Black girls and gender-expansive youth. We uplifted moments of Black joy and emphasized the importance of prioritizing our collective wellness while engaging in the movement for racial equity - a movement that is inextricably tied to the movement for gender equity. Follow our social media pages to see our posts highlighting the Black women-led organizations within our network.
As we enter Women’s History Month, Alliance for Girls will continue to amplify the leadership and power of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth and the incredible organizations within our network that center them. We are also excited to bring the community together at our Community Shareback Event on March 16 to discuss the barriers girls and gender-expansive youth continue to face, hear updates on recent advocacy initiatives that impact youth, and share strategies that prioritize the advancement of girls and gender-expansive youth.
The event will be hosted virtually on Zoom and is free and open to members of the public. Visit our website to learn more about this event
