Uplifting and heartfelt, A Black Woman’s Worth: My Queen and Backbone inspire Black women and young Black girls to take control of their lives by focusing on things they can influence. Black communities and the world over continue to face serious social, spiritual and political dilemmas, which jeopardize and disenfranchise Black women.

This powerful manifesto helps readers of all ages understand their ancestral and personal worth and empowers them to regain control of their lives and their communities. In six chapters, this powerful book celebrates women, specifically Black women, by providing strategies to prevent their demoralization. With an enlightened approach to history, the author includes specific directives and a list of one hundred most fascinating Black women of the twentieth century. Behold, Black women are beautiful, Black women are powerful, and Black women are extraordinary—they are our future.

Message to Black Women

I thank God for creating such a wonderful sisterhood—you. I pray that this book provides the tools to help you under-stand your worth and prevent burnout and demoralization. As Black women you have experienced and continue to experience hardships to which many cannot relate. I do not pretend to understand you or your hardships fully. However, I do know that you are the backbone of the Black community, and progress for us does not happen without you. I pledge to treat you like Queens, and I
challenge you to continue our rich heritage by conducting yourselves like the Queens that you are. Your hardships are not in vain. On behalf of all Black men I am saying, “Sorry and thanks.”