Girls Unite- Thank you Elizabeth Warren

Girls Unite Tee and Pleated Leopard Skirt: H&M

It was February 4th. I was still undecided, but leaning towards Elizabeth Warren. I met a friend at a local cafe’ and we brought each other up to speed about our health, our love lives and what we were doing in our jobs and businesses. She revealed that she took a political leave from work to strategize for Elizabeth’s campaign. Wait. Let me give her her props. She was operating as the Senior Strategist for the campaign. She talked a little about why she was passionate about this work, texted me some info about EW plans and then invited me to a Black Women for Warren brunch that weekend.

It was at that brunch that my decision to support EW was solidified. Between the powerful and super intelligent women who spoke on her behalf, to the other attendees input, to her plans that spoke loudly to this girl, I was SOLD. Period.

I’ve always believed that my VOICE was vitally important and this campaign and those involved, especially my friend, Ms. Senior Strategist, turned that up several notches. I also believe that the use of my VOICE, my way, encourages others to get involved or at least become more educated about policies and programming that affects them and their communities. So, when I was presented with an opportunity to host an event powered by the campaign, I jumped on it. Black Creatives and Culture Shifters was what we called it. We decided that we would feature four Detroit Creatives to discuss what Black professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs in the city needed from our elected officials, what we could contribute and how our practices and convictions aligned with the potential President’s plans.

Me w/esteemed panel of
Black Creatives and Culture Shifters

I further learned more about EW’s career and where her passion came from when developing her plans. Speaking of plans, I felt that her plans were the only ones that were workable, logical, and fair. I learned how brilliant she is and how she had more in common with US than any other candidate. She had a stake in this y’all. Her fight was for working people. It was for the “underdogs.” It was for women. It was for those who feel that education is the cornerstone of success. It was for prison reform. It was for people who need adequate medical coverage. It was for racial and economic justice. AND THE LIST GOES ON. Basically, it was for the majority of Americans and most didn’t even realize it…because “she was an old white WOMAN who looked too much like a school teacher than the president.”

March 3, 2020 at Eastern Market during private meet and greet.

What I love most about her is the aspiration she gave girls and women. Sexism, just like racism, ain’t going anywhere (we shall overcome someday?)! However, she provided a glimmer of hope and proved “that’s what girls do.” Girls run for president. Through her campaign, I got to share my voice. my way, to influence mainly women to confidently take up space, spread ambition, and continue to shock the world by surpassing ceilings that were made to oppress and not progress.

Elizabeth’s loss was our win (per se). She leaves on the trail, albeit deferred, a yearning for what is good and right. She leaves permission to fight for what’s equitable. She leaves a residue of perseverance. She leaves a unity among women to stick together and support each other. She leaves pinkie promises for at least 4 more years.

GIRLS UNITE!