
Summary
Shay Battle, the creator of Black Women's History Month, shares the story behind the initiative and her aspirations for its future. She started by creating a dating website called Chocolate Cougar and later founded Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Month. While researching black women to feature for an award show, she realized the need to celebrate and recognize the contributions of black women in history. She decided to create Black Women's History Month and made April the designated month. Shay hopes that the celebration of black women's history will become a universal law in every state and be appreciated and celebrated worldwide.KeywordsBlack Women's History Month, Shay Battle, dating website, Chocolate Cougar, Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Month, black women's contributions, universal law, appreciation, celebration
Takeaways
-Shay Battle created Black Women's History Month to celebrate and recognize the contributions of black women in history.
-She hopes that Black Women's History Month will become a universal law in every state and be celebrated worldwide.
-Shay encourages individuals to advocate for April being Black Women's History Month in their own states and complete proclamations or commendations.
-The goal is to honor and support black women and ensure they receive the recognition they deserve.
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