Focus - Women's History Month
Women's Lives Matter By py thomas Not only do Black mothers matter, but Black grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, daughters, nieces and sisters all matter.
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o matter what anyone ever says, we all had mothers. And in most instances, most mothers are the first women that we know and come to love, respect and honor. Albeit, there are those exceptions, but the rule of law still shows that women overall are part of the fabric that shapes and nurtures all of us. Is a woman less of a woman because of her political affiliations; or because of her religious beliefs; or career choices; or perhaps life choices? Is there not enough space on the planet and in mankind’s hearts to accept the beauty and blessings of the diversity of women? There should be, and for many reasons. Women have and continue to make valuable contributions to our society and world…from the nurseries that they take care of babies, to the kitchens of women who prepare meals for their families, to the board rooms of corporate America where their leadership is exemplary, or in the laboratories where they either lead or on teams spearheading research in science, medicine and technology; to the schools and learning institutions where they decide curriculums, inspire, teach and mentor students; to the private bedrooms where their prayers for their families and country are being made. Along this precarious life journey,
"Black Grandma" Art of Keith Mallet www.pinterest.com/carmeldrop59/art-of-keith-mallet a woman’s life can go down many paths – some by her own choosing, and others by situations where she
has little or no control over. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They start out as babies in the womb
28 March 2017 Black Business News www.blackbbusinessnews.net 1-323-291-7819