“No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
We need all hands on deck. No one can to everything but everyone can do something.
What is happening to humanity?
sit with this question for a moment...
Perhaps we need to be reminded...
humanity | noun the human race; human beings collectively.
humaneness; benevolence.
The word humanity is from the Latin humanitas for "human nature, kindness.”
the characteristics that belong uniquely to human beings, such as kindness, mercy and sympathy.
Humanity is the human race, which includes everyone on Earth.
What is happening to humanity?
...think about that for a moment...
Where can you focus your energy to continue to uplift humanity?
Spend some time here...
I was saddened by the news that surfaced about Essence Magazine. Essence, one of my favorites, is a monthly lifestyle magazine covering fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture, with its target audience being African-American women:
The essay, “The Truth About Essence,” was published on Medium on June 28 under the byline “Black Female Anonymous.” The essay alleged pay inequity, sexual harassment and corporate bullying and intimidation on the part of management at Essence, where Naomi Campbell just graced the cover of its 50th anniversary issue.
“The company's longstanding pattern of gross mistreatment and abuse of its Black female employees is the biggest open secret in the media business,” said the essay, which was accompanied by a petition seeking a management change.
It is the latest example of journalists of color, in the week of George Floyd’s death and nationwide demonstrations, speaking up about alleged mistreatment and inequities in the industry as well as their news organizations.
Questions for my readers:
How can we support Black women journalists... black women and women in general as we continue to fight for equal opportunities?
What legacy do you want to leave for young women who are watching us?
Ed Gordon, in the book Conversations In Black, offers these questions to ask yourself:
What does “Black girl magic” mean to you?
How have the Black women in your community empowered themselves in recent decades?
What unique burdens do Black Women face that other women and Black men don’t?
How can Black men better support and empower Black women?
How can older Black women and other women provide effective mentorship for the next generation?
What resources do young girls need to succeed?
We all can do something... What are you willing to do... How will you take action and become part of the solution?
“If we always helped one another, no one would need luck.”
– Sophocles
I challenge you to start your own conversations. Be the change you want to see in others. Don’t miss your opportunity!
Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
*Conversations In Black: On Power, Politics, and Leadership, by Ed Gordon
**The Truth About Essence
Executive turmoil at Essence, Ebony magazines prompt changes:
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