7 Reasons Why We Must Stop Using the Label “Strong Black Women"
Words shape narratives. Narratives shape expectations. Expectations shape how Black women are seen, supported and allowed to exist.
The label “Strong Black Woman” may sound like praise, but it often becomes a cage. It places women on emotional pedestals while denying them softness, vulnerability, protection and the freedom to be fully human.
This feature explores seven powerful reasons why this label must be challenged and retired. It highlights the emotional labour, the cultural burden and the silent harm that can arise when resilience is assumed rather than supported.
This is not about rejecting strength. It is about redefining it on Black women’s terms.
If you are committed to equity, representation and emotional wellbeing, this piece will deepen your understanding of how language influences lived experience.
Read the full feature: https://www.nbwn.org/post/7-reasons-why-you-need-to-stop-calling-us-strong-black-women
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