"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any." — Alice Walker
Black excellence is everywhere—woven into the foundations of industries, art forms, innovations, companies and movements that shape our world. Yet, too often, Black voices, businesses, and creators are celebrated for a moment rather than integrated into the fabric of our everyday lives.
As Black History Month comes to a close, the commitment to uplifting, investing in, and amplifying Black voices must remain a priority. Black history is not just about the past—it is an ongoing story of resilience, creativity, and impact that continues to unfold daily.
The question is: How are you actively showing up to ensure Black talent, leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators are supported all year long?
When we amplify Black voices, invest in Black businesses, and celebrate Black creativity, we affirm that power is ours to claim and share. True allyship and support must extend beyond February—it requires intentional action, consistent investment, and the willingness to challenge systemic barriers that limit Black opportunities.
Here are powerful ways to celebrate, uplift, and support Black excellence all year long. 🖤✨
1. Read & Amplify Black Authors
Black authors shape the literary world across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, history, leadership, and more. Supporting them means buying their books, requesting them at libraries, and sharing their work.
How to Take Action:
📚 Purchase & Gift Books – Instead of waiting for Black History Month, add Black authors to your reading list year-round. Buy books from Black-owned bookstores when possible.
📖 Highlight Their Work – Post reviews, recommend books to friends, and share on social media. Word of mouth drives visibility.
🏫 Advocate in Schools & Workplaces – Ensure Black voices are included in recommended reading lists and professional development.
🔹 Some Black Authors to Explore:
Fiction: Toni Morrison, Octavia Butler, Jesmyn Ward, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Brit Bennett, Tayari Jones, Tia Williams, Alice Walker, Shonda Rhimes
Nonfiction & Memoir: Michelle Obama, Ibram X. Kendi, Isabel Wilkerson, Austin Channing Brown, Barack Obama, Will Smith, Malcolm X, Mike Tyson
Business & Leadership: Minda Harts, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, Bozoma Saint John, Tristan Walker, Arlan Hamilton, Rachel Rodgers, Pedro M. Frias
Poetry: Amanda Gorman, Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Morgan Parker, Nikki Giovanni, Audre Lourde
Children: Damesha Craig
2. Support Black-Owned Businesses—Online & In-Person
Black entrepreneurs face systemic barriers in access to funding, networks, and visibility. By consciously spending money at Black-owned businesses, you are closing the wealth gap and investing in community growth.
“The function of freedom is to free someone else." — Toni Morrison
How to Take Action:
🛍️ Shop Black-Owned – From clothing brands to beauty products, home goods to tech companies, prioritize spending at Black businesses.
📢 Spread the Word – Share Black-owned brands with your network and leave positive reviews.
💰 Invest & Fund – If you’re in a position to, support Black entrepreneurs through venture capital, crowdfunding, or mentorship.
🔹 Find Black-Owned Businesses:
Websites: We Buy Black, Official Black Wall Street
Apps: EatOkra (for Black-owned restaurants), Miiriya (Black-owned marketplace)
3. Uplift Black Creators & Artists
Black creators are redefining music, film, art, fashion, and digital media, yet they often struggle for visibility and fair compensation. Whether in social media, fine arts, or entertainment, actively supporting Black creatives fuels representation and opportunities.
How to Take Action:
🎨 Follow & Engage – Support Black artists, influencers, and content creators by following, liking, sharing, and engaging with their work.
🎶 Stream & Buy – Instead of relying on algorithms, seek out Black musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and visual artists.
🖼️ Purchase & Commission Work – Whether it’s art, movies, photography, or handmade goods, directly supporting Black creatives ensures their sustainability.
4. Elevate Black Professionals & Employees in Your Workplace
Workplace diversity isn’t just about hiring Black employees—it’s about mentorship, sponsorship, recognition, and advancement. Organizations must go beyond performative allyship and actively invest in Black talent.
How to Take Action:
🏆 Shout Out Black Colleagues – Acknowledge their contributions publicly in meetings, on LinkedIn, or company-wide channels.
📈 Advocate for Promotions – Be proactive in supporting Black employees for leadership roles, speaking engagements, and career growth.
🛠️ Create Opportunities – Sponsor Black professionals for mentorship, networking, and leadership programs.
📝 Implement Structural Change – Push for pay equity, diverse hiring panels, and anti-bias training that actually creates impact.
5. Take Political & Social Action
Systemic inequities persist in education, healthcare, housing, and economic opportunities. Supporting Black communities means fighting for policies and resources that create real change.
How to Take Action:
🗳️ Vote with Equity in Mind – Support leaders and policies that advance racial equity.
💵 Donate to Black-Led Nonprofits – Contribute to organizations fighting for justice, education, and economic empowerment.
✊🏾 Show Up – Attend events, sign petitions, and use your platform to advocate for Black communities.
Keep the Energy Alive Year-Round
Black history, contributions, and innovations shape the world every day—so the work of support, amplification, and investment must be ongoing.
Ask yourself: What is one intentional action I can take today, next month, and every month after that?
Whether it’s buying from Black-owned businesses, amplifying Black creatives, advocating for Black professionals, or pushing for systemic change, every action creates impact.
✨ Black history is 24/7/365. Let’s commit to showing up, every day. 🖤
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