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Am I good enough? Yes you are.
How are you feeling, #NoteddTribe? We are excited to wrap up this year, with today being our final issue for 2022. Before we continue our celebration theme, I want to acknowledge and check in on how you are feeling.
The news about tv personality, producer, and choreographer Stephen "Twitch" Boss was a huge shock to me and a reminder to check in with ourselves and each other more often.
As you have seen in this newsletter multiple times, the feelings wheel is essential to me. I use it to help define how I'm presently feeling when I wake up in the morning, when I'm journaling, and as a way to replace "good" when asked how I'm doing. I came across one of my mentors in my head IG post (see below), sharing this heartfelt message to those who are seeing behavior changes in their loved ones and how to best help them and you.
Bozoma Saint John shares that we should be aware that we don't bear the responsibility of "saving" anyone, but the information we have can help. Let's check on your 'strong' friends more often, but John also suggests checking on friends whose suffering you can see and who aren't weak. She most importantly says that if you know something is going on, you can also seek help to learn how best to help your loved one. We don't always know what's going on with one another, but I want to do more where I can for my loved ones and this community.
Again, how are you feeling? Please feel free to respond to this email with your thoughts. I'd love to hear from you!
These next few weeks are about rest and spending time with loved ones. Thus, we're taking a hiatus from this newsletter and will join you all again in mid-January. Thank you so much for making this year a special one!
Happy Holidays! Until next year and as always, #StayNotedd.
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Special Announcement ☺️We're passionate about amplifying Black women's voices through authentic storytelling. We do so here in this newsletter and through our other channels, but we hope to try something new in the new year. It's been a goal of ours to launch a podcast, and we want you to join us on the journey of launching one in 2023. Here's the idea behind the podcast: Oprah Super Soul Sunday style. We'll chat with Black women about their personal and professional journeys and how this connects with their life's purpose. We'll be speaking with those who work in various roles in Corporate America and entrepreneurship, those who work for or started their non-profit organizations, etc., and the Black women journalists writing these articles about the women we're highlighting. The goal is to amplify the woman in front of and behind these articles. What do you think? Feel free to respond to this email and share your thoughts! Next Up: We'll share some name ideas we've been exploring. We'd love to see which one resonates with you the most! |
We celebrate Black women in this section every week, but we’re really doing it BIG this week! Check out what we notedd for you and celebrate the following with us:
- We celebrate Rihanna, Niecy Nash, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Quinta Brunson, Zendaya, Angela Bassett, and Viola Davis for their nominations in various Golden Globe Award categories.
- We celebrate Brittney Griner's release and return to the US, and Cherelle Griner, Jotaka Eaddy, Terri Jackson, Dawn Staley, LaTosha Brown, Marcela Howell, VP Kamala Harris, and the Black community for being instrumental in making this public and a priority.
- We celebrate the life and legacy of Dorothy Pitman Hughes, co-founder of Ms. Magazine and a pioneering Black feminist and community activist.
- We celebrate the recent swearing-in ceremony of Karen Bass, the first Black woman mayor of Los Angeles.
- We celebrate Shannon Washington, who was behind campaigns such as Ad Council's Love Has No Labels and Sephora's Black Beauty is Beauty campaign, becoming the first Black woman to be promoted to R/GA's US Chief Creative Officer.
- We celebrate founder and CEO Alicia Scott and her company Range Beauty, as they recently secured funding on Shark Tank, becoming the first Black woman-owned makeup brand to do so.
- We celebrate the bipartisan support in Congress and President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act, which will codify into law protections for same-sex and interracial couples.
- We celebrate Ava DuVernay and her distribution company ARRAY for teaming up with JetBlue to bring independent Black films by creators of color and women directors to their flights.
- We celebrate Salima Mukansanga as the first Black woman to officiate the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- We celebrate country singer Mickey Guyton for becoming TIME's Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
Honorable Mentions
If you're still looking for gifts for the foodies, those who love to read, or even those who adore all things beauty, our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect solution. Over 50+ Black woman-owned businesses are featured to help you #buyblack this season.
PLUS, we've got their specials and holiday deals listed too, which some are only for Notedd subscribers.
Don't forget to check out these Black woman-owned gift-wrapping brands: Black Paper Party, Copper and Brass Paper Goods, and UNWRP.
We hope you enjoy the gift guide and find the perfect gift for the special person in your life.
| Check out our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide |
In our #StayJournaledd newsletter, a monthly newsletter filled with prompts to help kick start your journaling journey or spice up your routine (respond to this email if you're interested in signing up), we asked: what would 2021 you be proud of today? Often it takes work to think and recap what we've done. Three hundred sixty-five days is a lot to account for, especially if you're like us, who can barely remember what happened the day before, but what about writing things we want to accomplish in the future?
We came across this tool where you can write and send a letter to your future self. How cool! When you have some downtime, write what your heart desires - goals, affirmations, or even just a reflection of what it's been like for you this year - and schedule it for yourself around the same time next year. We're excited to see what we all write next year!
| Write a letter to your 2023 self |
We're looking for Black woman-owned businesses, whether in this community or through recommendations, to partner with as we have short- and long-term opportunities available in 2023. Respond to this email if you're an interested business owner or have recommendations for us to contact. For our business owner interests, we'll follow up with a quick intake survey for you to complete and share more about your 2023 business priorities and goals.
Important Resources
Abortion resources and ways to support local and national abortion funds, independent providers, and clinics.
Planned Parenthood of Metro DC
Find your local abortion funds here
Support independent providers and clinics here
New Voices for Reproductive Justice
Abortion Liberation Fund of Pennsylvania
Mental health resources and communities to priortize your mental and emotional health.
Mindfulness in Challenging Times
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