What Time is it? El Tiempo es. . .

It is time to celebrate the sweet embrace of womanhood. Maybe tell some corny jokes, and remind all men interested in YOU that it is utterly imperative for them to work hard for you. If they are serious about you, it is time for them to woo you with gifts, time, and affection! It is time to switch from boring nights to magical bliss. Have yourself a late date night dance of romance. You are the prize! You are the gifts of history (women). 

Women all over the world can relate and agree with Mrs. Obama statement. In the United States, as well as other countries, there has been a growing trend in sex trafficking women and girls. Even other women are believed to have their say in kidnapping these females. Greed is the motive. If you agree to turn the other way, you can get filthy rich. This male dominated society hasn't always valued our women and girls. Women had to fight to have a right to vote. Particularly, we have left black women and girls by the wayside. Thankfully, there are people in law enforcement, in different agencies and organizations who are making sure women and girls are safe and protected. Then, there are the masses who seek what they can gain from exploiting women.

Women do not stand by the sidelines for anything they want. They go after it and they make it happen, not just for themselves, but for others in need. Shirley Chisholm provided a need to those in need. Just like you!  Ms. Chisholm looked around and she noticed congress didn't have any black women represented in their chambers so she sowed that need. Women are reaping the benefits of her decision. Thank you for contributing to the continuation of meeting the needs of other women as you sow your magic, they shall reap into parts of your legacy.   

This woman was something to be excited about. Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz was a Mexican nun in the 17 century who became proactive in women's rights. Men did their best to silence her, unsuccessfully. Sor Juana overcame all of their chauvinistic tactics. They could not stop her from speaking and writing her truth.

How fantastic it is to see women like Chien-Shiung Wu soar to new heights in the nuclear physics arena. Her legacy allows other women and girls to pursue a career in physics; pushing passionately on that same path. It gives our young ladies and girls an example to emulate. Chien was the first woman to hold the position as president of the American Physics Society.

When I learned about Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Johnson, and Mary Johnson, I was beaming with pride to know these three black women were actually live computers for NASA. In the movie, Hidden Figures these women were hired by NASA as mathematicians during a time when black people and women were viewed by the dominant society as nothing. Despite all the trials and tribulations  they encountered, they overcame it, and black girl magic left all kind of marks behind with their DNA.

YES! Say that, sister Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As a Supreme Court Justice, she knew her role as a judge in the highest seat of the land was very important to have a woman's voice judging issues concerning women by a woman. Does that make sense? I'll answer myself and say, yes. Women belong at the tables where white males tend to make policy decisions about women with no women at the table. We can't ever go for that. No thank you. Give us our seat!

Malala Yousafzal is a Pakistani activist for girl's rights. Malala mission has been educating women and girls in her community. She was shot in the head by the Taliban for attempting to empower and educate girls. Some folks do not take their education seriously. Malala did! She survived the shot and continues to thrive.

Repeat after Audre Lorde...

"I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own."

Nothing else is needed to be said. To those women who make the choice not to care or get involved, I say stop drowning and bleeding in greed!