This month I’ve sat back and looked at the woman I’m blessed to have in my life and I reflect with very mixed emotions.
During the month, I hosted Stimulate and sat with 4 incredible female senior leaders. After introductions one asked a question which sparked an amazing conversation that lasted 3 hours. I sat and listened and leaned into so many truths that I was ignorant of or unaware. The space was safe, it was enlightening and electric. I can honestly say for it was transformative for me and those who attended. The hidden truths that they revealed, that they must work with on a day-to-day basis. I was aware of some of them cognitively but something shifted for me hearing the rawness of what they had to say.
On International Women’s Day I was able to acknowledge and celebrate the women who have nurtured me, cared for me, challenged me, fought with me and won with me. For all of those at AKD, I again thank you for your energy, dedication and brilliance.
And a few days later after such a celebration Frank Hester with his vile racism and his desire to Dianne Abbot shot and his hatred of black women. Shocked absolutely not, Indignant yes. But Indignant is of no value, because in a few days I could choose to go back to business as normal. But black women don’t have that luxury and therefore neither do I. Judge us by what we do. Watch this space!