Today we celebrate International Day of Afro-Latina American, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women. This day was established in the Dominican Republic on July 25, 1992. On this day, women from 32 countries gathered to discuss issues related to the Beijing Agenda and other topics. Additionally, they established this day to acknowledge our existence. and to recognize our fights and aspirations in all the different contexts associated with Afro women.
Not only on this day, I am proud to say out loud who I am. I am a Caribbean woman who doesn’t like individuals to call me brown, chocolate, blackish, or woman of colour. I am black woman with power, so please don’t try to wash away the colour of my skin and roots. Do you have a black identity? How do you like people to address you?
We are black women all around the world with differences, but also many similarities. Let’s embrace our ancestors tools to be stronger and braver.
Years ago, someone emailed me this poem. I have kept it and always read it. Today, I think it is the right occasion to share with you.
What makes me strong?
My heritage
What makes me weak?
My fears
What makes me whole?
My God
What keeps me standing?
My faith
What makes me compassionate?
My selflessness
What makes me honest?
My integrity
What sustains my mind?
My quest for knowledge
What teaches me all lessons?
My mistakes
What lifts my head high?
My pride
What if I can’t go on?
Not an option
What makes me victorious?
My courage to climb
What makes me competent?
My confidence
What makes me sensual?
My insatiable essence
What makes me beautiful?
My everything
What makes me a woman?
My heart
Who says I need love?
I do
What empowers me?
My God & Me
Who am I?
I AM AN AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN WOMAN!
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