Black Women Winning: Kamala Harris Reminds Us Why We’re Always Worth Watching, Celebrating and Investing In
Aerial M. Ellis, Ed.D., CPEC
Executive Coach | DEI Expert | Strategist | Communicator | Endowed Chair | Board President | Founder | Author | Podcaster | Investor | NBJ's 40 Under 40 + Trailblazer
In a powerful show of support, 92% of Black women cast their votes for Kamala Harris in the recent presidential election, underscoring our collective strength and unwavering commitment to leadership that reflects our values. Although she did not win, this overwhelming support tells a deeper story about Black women’s impact, resilience, and vision.
What can't be disputed is ----
Black women have been the architects of change, champions of resilience, and symbols of excellence across the globe. From breaking barriers in politics to building economic powerhouses, we stay winning—and we won’t stop.
Kamala Harris's historic role as Vice President and run as President is just one example of how our influence has shaped and continues to shape society. And in this recent election, with Black women standing strong in support, we’ve proven yet again that we’re not just participating in history; we’re making it.
Across industries and around the world, Black women are redefining success, creating opportunities, and transforming their communities. Despite facing systemic challenges like pay inequity and underrepresentation in leadership, our influence remains undeniable.
It's important to affirm the following facts:
To all my beautiful, brilliant sisters—
Let’s take a moment to recognize what we’ve accomplished. We are the dreamers, the doers, the trailblazers who keep showing up and making history, no matter what. Every single day, we’re building legacies, shattering stereotypes, and redefining success on our own terms. This isn’t just a moment; it’s a movement. Black women, we stay winning—and we’re nowhere near done.
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Think of everything we’re carrying: the expectations, the ambition, the drive to uplift not just ourselves but our communities, too.
In the workplace, we often come with more qualifications, more experience, and more grit than anyone else at the table. And still, we have to work twice as hard to get half the recognition.
But guess what? We’re breaking down those barriers, one achievement at a time. Every win we claim in corporate spaces, every raise, every promotion—it’s a victory for all of us.
Remember: We are powerful. We are resilient. We are worth watching, celebrating, and investing in. Our stories don’t just inspire; they transform.
So, to every Black woman reading this— Never let anyone make you feel small. Walk boldly, knowing that you are a reflection of generations of strength, beauty, and brilliance. Keep going, keep rising, and keep shining. The world may try to overlook us, but we will always be worth watching.
Let’s Keep Pushing:
Share your story, uplift your sisters, and remember—our light is unstoppable.
#BlackWomenWinning
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3 个月Thanks for kicking off this awesome series that highlights the strength and resilience of Black women. It’s really important to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black women, who often don’t get the credit they deserve. Celebrating our wins motivates us to keep pushing forward and inspires others to do the same. I look forward to reading Black Women Winning!
Executive Coach | DEI Expert | Strategist | Communicator | Endowed Chair | Board President | Founder | Author | Podcaster | Investor | NBJ's 40 Under 40 + Trailblazer
3 个月Thanks for inboxing me, ladies! Reading and responding, and appreciating your stories and testimonies ??