03/10/2025
In a world that constantly demands productivity, taking time for yourself is essential.
Over the past several years, we’ve experienced a lot - the pandemic, illness, loss, the economy, most recently, a turbulent and traumatic political election. Although the presidential election began with hope for a new and positive tomorrow, it, unfortunately, ultimately ended with a difficult loss.
However, even though many of us were left discouraged and disheartened about the state of our country’s future, our bodily autonomy, and most importantly, our safety, we’ve decided to prioritize ways of finding rest despite the stress and anxiety.
Organizers have planned similar observances in the past, but this particular one caught my attention partly because it is timed to coincide with the remembrance day of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who died on March 10, 1913.
Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross around March 1822, was an American abolitionist and social activist. After escaping slavery, she made approximately 13 missions to rescue around 70 enslaved individuals, including her family and friends, utilizing the network known as the Underground Railroad. Her relentless efforts and resilience exemplify the strength and determination that Black women have carried throughout history. Tubman passed away on March 10, 1913, at the age of 91.
We honor Harriet Tubman and all the Black women who carry the world on their shoulders every day. Rest is not just self-care - it's resistance, a radical act of reclaiming our humanity. Thank you to the 25 Black Women in Beauty (IG: ), for this powerful reminder to pause and heal. Let's rest, recharge, and resist.
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