Black History Month Is Easier to Celebrate Than Black Women

Black History Month Is Easier to Celebrate Than Black Women

Every February, timelines fill with quotes. Brands post black-and-gold graphics. Universities host panels. Corporations suddenly remember the words “diversity” and “equity.” Every February, familiar actions repeat. Yet I observe a central issue: Black History Month is easier to celebrate than Black women’s lived experiences and achievements in real time. That’s the conversation we keep avoiding. We Love “Black Excellence” But Not Black Discomfor…