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The recognition month invites us to embrace achievements, build understanding and awareness, and celebrate the rich history of the past, present and future generations of Black Women and all women across the African/Black Diaspora.

We’ve been thinking about where and how we’re needed in media and in Black liberation work - and how we can show up consistently and with integrity in those spaces to accomplish our mission and be in service to Beloved Community. That said…we think it’s time to make things official in 2023.

Does the ideal of American democracy truly serve Black folks? Do calls to protect and defend democracy fall flat on the ears of Black Americans and youth? And what is Better to Speak’s role as a media platform for Black youth and young adults?

Kési Felton, writer and founder of Better to Speak, reflects in recognition of Democracy Day, in which newsrooms across the country are shining a light on threats to democracy and what action is needed to protect it. Learn more at usdemocracyday.org. 

Being a powerful Black woman isn't always simple. Every day, the world puts us to the test at work, at home, and on the street. We're taught to keep our heads up, wipe our tears away, and keep going when we're hurt, disappointed, or lost. We are pressured by society to be everything to everyone. We pour ourselves out all the time and rarely allow ourselves to receive the care we require.