From Biblical times to present day, women have stood beside their men (right or wrong) being their confidant, advisor and encourager – usually staying in the background so that their husband’s/significant other’s light could shine as head of the family. Then something gradually happened to women as the decades went on-- in my estimation women began to tangibly feel their powerlessness. It wasn’t glory or recognition they sought but a love commitment from their husband/significant other to stay true to their “till death we do part” covenant.
Women had to fight for the right to vote (suffragettes); to be educated on an equal plane with men (Barbara Streisand’s movie Yentle; reconstruction); during slavery every African that was kidnapped from their shores was stripped of their value and made to feel “less than;” but Harriet Tubman singlehandedly changed that dynamic with the Underground Railroad; and Sojourner Truth who declared in her speech before a women’s convention, “Ain’t I a Woman?” galvanized a population. Both these ladies are historical legends in women’s history. Madam C.J. Walker, first black woman millionaire, refused to give away her invention of the pressing comb and other hair care products, but turned it into a successful business.
Heroes of the 21st century also come to mind: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr; Malcolm X and Eldridge Cleaver/The Black Panther Party. Mrs. Coretta King, Sister Betty Shabazz, Mrs. Kathleen Cleaver and her sista-activist Angela Davis, stood by their men till death they did part – then continued to stand firm in their fight for women’s and all people’s rights, so that no one had to feel marginalized. Surely as you read this you can think of other s/heroes in your local community who can be celebrated, starting in your own family. You would be able to tell the story of “how you got over” with their support.
Coincidentally with the epic, blockbuster groundbreaking family movie “Marvel Comic’s the Black Panther”, we see strong women; who are respected, revered and loved as powerful individuals who have a contribution to make to their land. A country were agape love abides. Yes it is fictional, but its steeped in possibilities that can be reached through agape love. The backstory reveals that Wakanda saw wars in neighboring areas, had internal wars until one King decided that enough is enough, this is getting us nowhere but constant senseless violence. So peace began to reign and with it a transforming of attitudes about each other from the youngest to the oldest. Everyone is valued for their contribution to make Wakanda great. (I wonder how much the airfare is to Wakanda ?– smile)
Unfortunately we still have to have a Women’s History Month or a Black History Month or some special month to remember what we all should be practicing every day – that we are human beings put on the Lord’s earth to love one another in harmony and peace. Wakanda forever!
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