Where do we go from here?

#WednesdayWisdom

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." —Margaret Mead

Morning Musings

If you're anything like me, chances are you spent most of Inauguration Day in your feelings. To say I wasn't ready to bid adieu to the first Black family in the White House is a gross understatement. Friday evening, I mourned. On Saturday, I marched ... along with an estimated 4.6 million people worldwide. And to that, I say HELL YEA!!

That morning, I felt a tremendous sense of sisterhood and solidarity. Being surrounded by so many people who believe in the "social, political and economic equality of the sexes" made my heart swell. To put it simply, the march was exactly what I needed in that moment.

But now that the march is over, a lot of us have been wondering "what now?" Well, our work is far from over, my friends. In case you're trying to figure out how to keep the momentum going in the days, weeks, months and years (four, to be exact) ahead, allow me to share some ideas ...

Invest. Support your favorite charity with a recurring donation. Giving up one Starbucks drink a week and putting it toward a worthy cause can go a long way.

Volunteer. Empower the next generation of fierce feminists by volunteering with a local organization for girls. You never know who you may inspire.

Call. Pick up the phone and call your local representatives and senators to voice your opinion. Not sure who represents you? Visit Open States.

Get creative. My Facebook friend Jessie Oliver of #PantsuitsToThePolls is hosting Lady Business, a cabaret for women's health, in Chicago on Monday, Feb. 6 with proceeds benefitting Planned Parenthood and the Chicago Women's Health Center. If you want to join me, get your tickets here.

Need more suggestions? Check out my Twitter friend Lily Herman's post for Teen Vogue. And while you're at it, sign up for her newsletter (Net)Work, B*tch because she's awesome (tell her LT sent you).

Love,
L'Oreal

ICYMI

I've been a fan of Bustle, a website for women, ever since it launched in 2013. So you best believe I jumped at the chance to interview the executive editor, Julie Alvin, for Her Agenda. Check out our convo here.

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My Latest Obsession

If you're a fan of Issa Rae's The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl and Luvvie Ajayi's I'm Judging You, then you'll love comedian Phoebe Robinson's You Can't Touch My Hair. This book is laugh-out-loud funny, as in I received a couple of quizzical stares on public transportation while devouring this quick read. Especially poignant is the Angry Black Woman chapter because I can relate on oh so many levels. Fun fact: I interviewed Phoebe for my blog a few years ago and we follow each other on Instagram, so we're practically besties, obvi.

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