Black History: 365 Days, No Permission Needed ✊🏾

Black History: 365 Days, No Permission Needed ✊🏾

The Black Panther era was a time of unapologetic Black power, resistance, and self-determination. It wasn’t just about the fight against oppression; it was about building a future where Black people controlled their own narratives, resources, and destinies. And guess what? That fight never stopped.

This image speaks to that same energy—Black history isn’t a month, a moment, or a lesson in a textbook. It’s alive. It’s woven into the very foundation of everything we see, touch, and experience. And most importantly, it doesn’t require permission to exist.

The Black Panther Party understood this well. They weren’t waiting for approval to demand justice, feed the people, or protect their communities. They took action. They built schools, provided healthcare, and challenged a system designed to keep Black people oppressed. They were feared because they were organized. They were powerful because they knew their worth.

Fast forward to today, and that same spirit should live on—but in 2025, we’ve become complacent. Where’s that fire? Where’s that sense of urgency? Too many people are comfortable with surface-level activism, reposting quotes and calling it a day. The fight didn’t end just because we’re not seeing Black Panthers on the front lines. The system didn’t magically fix itself. If anything, they just found new ways to keep us distracted.

Blackness isn’t something that gets tucked away after February. It’s every day, all day, forever.

That’s what’s missing in 2025—we’ve stopped moving like our ancestors who fought tooth and nail for every inch of progress. It’s time to wake up.

✊🏾 Black history is now. Black power is forever.