Unbought and Unbossed
VOL. 71 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
Rise, shine, and crank that heat up, #NoteddTribe! Did we hear that there is a nor’easter storm and a bomb cyclone is approaching?!?!
We hope you can stay indoors and take it easy this weekend with some “me” time. This list of 10 ways to spend quality time with yourself is our new standard and a Notedd favorite at this point.
What’s even great about the list is that you can incorporate these practices ongoing, like taking an actual lunch during your work week or writing five things that you love about yourself during your journaling time. We hope you enjoy and take some time to read what we have notedd for you below!
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#NoteddNews
It’s officially that time of year: Black Women’s History Month! In case you didn’t know, around here, we root for every Black woman. That’s why we are excited to bring back this special time of year and celebrate the achievements made by African Americans as part of both Black History Month and Woman’s History Month.
We’re honoring the hidden figures among us, celebrating the Black women who are creating seats at the table within our communities and speaking with Black women who are making history in their own way.
If you know someone who fits the above — whether yourself or a family member, friend, colleague, manager, a mentor from afar, or the boss Black woman you idol — please click the below link to complete our nomination form.
There is no one too big or too small, as we are all killing it every day and defying odds. Once selected, we will feature you on our blog and share your story via our social media channels!
An official announcement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement plans could be announced as early as today. It is expected that he will stay on until the end of his current term and until a replacement is found, which brings back one of President Biden’s campaign promises: to appoint the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. The 19th reviews and highlights in this article the Black women judges who were recently nominated.
We support the family of Lauren Smith-Fields, who is seeking justice for the mishandling of her case. Smith-Fields was found dead in her Bridgeport, CT home after going on a date with a white man from the dating app Bumble. She was dead for almost 48 hours before her family found out, and then weeks went by until the Bridgeport Police Department finally notified the family about the standing of Smith-Fields’ case. Earlier this week, it was reported that the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner found that Smith-Fields died an accidental death with the medical examiner’s report finding “acute intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, promethazine, hydroxyzine, and alcohol.” Now, her family is disputing that ruling. Her case will now be investigated for potential foul play with the assistance of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Learn more about the latest standing on this case here and how you support the family here.
Congratulations to Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins, who officially became U.S. attorney for Massachusetts and the first Black woman ever to occupy the title.
Axios recently reported that brands are now allowing their customers to opt-out of marketing emails ahead of holidays like Valentine’s Day. It was reported that “a growing number of retailers, florists, media companies and more are taking a thoughtful approach” to their marketing efforts. Learn how brands such as Etsy are taking this approach. Have you noticed this opt-out feature? If so, let us know!
Actress and author Tabitha Brown is a new partner with Dove to help echo the brand’s message, support the CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act legislation, and encourage more involvement with the fight against race-based fair discrimination. See Dove’s new ad campaign here and their upcoming plans with their new partnership with Brown.
Ava DuVernay, Marian Wright Edelman, and Serena and Venus Williams are among many who will be presented with the Portrait of a Nation Award and honored with portraits in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery this year.
The Profound Effect of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s Presidential Campaign
On January 24, 1972, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm announced her run for the presidency, becoming the first woman and the first African American to run 50 years ago. Chisholm’s “Unbought and Unbossed” campaign slogan pushed back against efforts to label her. During her announcement, she declared, “I am not the candidate of Black America, although I am black and proud. I am not the candidate of the women’s movement of this country, although I am a woman, and I am equally proud of that.” She made sure that no one would box her in, not based on her race or gender, and left a legacy for a new generation of Black women to run for political endeavors authentically. As notedd in a WashPo article, “‘Unbought and unbossed’ is the perfect mantra for the intersectional feminist.” Learn more here and here about Chisholm’s campaign and its lasting legacy 50 years later.
Black Women-Led Organizations Launch Reproductive Justice Agenda
Last weekend marked the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. To commemorate what many believe could be the last anniversary of the landmark case due to the case’s latest standing in the Supreme Court, a coalition of Black women-led organizations and supporters published an advertisement in The New York Times. Calling abortion a “reproductive justice issue for Black families and communities,” organizations such as The National Birth Equity Collaborative, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Sister Song, Black Women’s Health Imperative, and In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda reaffirmed the need for an “anti-racist and gender-inclusive model of health care” and demanded systemic change in reproductive justice.
The letter also included signatures from a mix of Congressional representatives such as Representative Barbara Lee and Representative Maxine Waters, leaders of reproductive justice organizations including Planned Parenthood Federation of America President & CEO Alexis McGill Johnson and Feminist Women’s Health Center Executive Director Kwajelyn Jackson, and celebrities and influencers such as actress Tatyana Ali. This work builds on the birthing of the movement led by 16 Black women leaders who released a six-page brochure, We Remember: African American Women for Reproductive Freedom.
Over thirty years ago, the brochure served as a reminder that Black women disproportionately suffer life-threatening complications and even death when abortions are illegal and outlined principles of freedom and self-determination. The movement carries on to fight and uphold the Black Reproductive Justice Agenda. To learn more on how you get involved, visit the National Birth Equity Collective here.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
This week’s honorable mentions is centered around helping and supporting one another. Check out how you help our fellow Girl Scout troops this cookie season and support a #NoteddTribe member by sharing your story. You can also learn firsthand what we are cooking up to help our entrepreneur community within the tribe over the next couple of months.
If you’re like us, you are also excited to hear that it’s Girl Scout cookie season! We just added our favorites into our cart — lemon-ups, do-si-dos, s’mores, and tagalongs. Like last year, we supported Troop 6000, a Girl Scout troop specially designed by Girl Scouts of Greater New York to serve the thousands of girls living in the New York City shelter system.
100% of the proceeds from each box of cookies sold by Troop 6000 support their troop experience and pay for things like badge activity supplies, uniforms, field trips, and trips to camp! Please either support your local troop or Troop 6000 this year by visiting the link below.
LT In The City founder and writer L’Oreal Thompson Payton is in the process of writing her book and wants to hear your stories! Her book Trust Your Dopeness is all about overcoming impostor syndrome and conquering self-doubt. She’s looking to listen to your stories, anecdotes, and challenges and triumphs regarding self-doubt. If you’re interested, you can fill out her short survey. It took us about 5-10 minutes to complete. We love sharing our stories and encourage you all to do the same as it allows us to learn and grow and see that we aren’t alone when it comes to important conversations like these.
If you’re an entrepreneur, side hustler, founder/CEO, or any role in between, mind raising your hand and sending us a “Hey! That’s Me!” note here?
In the meantime, we’re excited to offer new partnerships that are ramping up for February and March. We’re looking to partner with brands and organizations who are hosting Black History Month Sales and/or would be interested in participating in our Random Acts of Kindness Week giveaways. Additionally, we’re looking for companies that offer self-care, liquor, and spring preparation and cleaning products. If you fall into one of these categories or know someone that may and would like to receive more information, feel free to click the below link to reach out to Lauren personally.
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