Yesterday, March 10, 2025, was a day unlike any other. It was a Day of Rest for Black Women—an intentional and sacred pause in honor of Harriet Tubman Day. A moment for us to breathe, to be, and to remember that rest is not just a necessity; it is a radical act of self-preservation.
As the founder of the POWER Tribe Community, I spend much of my time encouraging women to show up boldly, lead with confidence, and navigate spaces that were never designed with us in mind. But yesterday, I reminded myself—and every Black woman within my reach—that rest is also resistance. Harriet Tubman did not just fight for our freedom in movement; she fought for our right to exist fully, joyfully, and without ceaseless labor.
I slowed my day down tremendously. No rushing, no overextending, no proving. I indulged in a nourishing meal, read words that fed my soul, listened to music that lifted my spirit, and let the sound of the rain be a gentle rhythm guiding me back to myself.
In that stillness, I reflected on the weight we carry and the urgency with which we move through the world. So often, we are praised for our strength, our resilience, our ability to do it all. But what if, just for a moment, we allowed ourselves to exist beyond the expectations? What if, instead of wearing exhaustion like a badge of honor, we embraced rest as a birthright?
Harriet Tubman’s legacy is one of movement, but it is also one of trust—trusting herself, trusting God, trusting the quiet moments as much as the action. Yesterday was a reminder that our bodies, minds, and spirits deserve that same trust. That same care. That same reverence.
So today, as we step back into our work, our leadership, our responsibilities, let’s not forget the lesson of rest. Let’s commit to making space for it beyond a single day. Let’s honor Harriet not just in our fight, but in our freedom to pause.
Because a rested Black woman is a powerful Black woman. And that power, when fully restored, changes everything.
In Love, Light and Power
Kenya
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