Election day has come and gone, leaving many Americans hopeful that their civic duty would bring about change. However, for Black women, the reality is far more complicated.
Kamala Harris’ loss in the election is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Black women in their personal and professional lives. Despite being overqualified and overlooked, they continue to be the backbone of social justice movements. The pain and disappointment felt by many Black women must not be trivialized or dismissed as a “simple sports match” where there’s a winner and a loser.
Social media was flooded with white women attempting to distance themselves from their past votes for Trump, but this is not an easy fix. Simply buying blue friendship bracelets or posting black squares does not resolve the issue of racism. The truth is that bigotry and bias are deeply ingrained in our society, and we must be willing to confront them head-on.
The biggest downfall of any freedom movement is the resistance to discomfort. We need to have difficult conversations, address our own biases, and give up our comfort zones when it comes to politics. Performative activism is not enough; we need genuine change.
For Black women, the fight for liberation is far from over. Our grandmothers’ struggles, whether it was being forced to stay home or completing multiple degrees just to be recognized, serve as a reminder that our work is never done. If my exhaustion means freedom for my great-great-great-granddaughters, I will continue to push forward.
It’s time to get uncomfortable and think about the way we interact with people from different backgrounds. We must correct our biases, challenge our relatives’ opinions, and support those who are fighting for justice. The consequences of our inaction are clear; it’s time for change.
Source: https://www.mississippifreepress.org/editors-note-for-the-love-of-black-women-the-fight-is-not-over