Protect Black Women: Why American Society Should Show Their Appreciation For Black Women More

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore how Black women have played a pivotal role in the progression of American society. This study seeks to answer the following: with all the things Black women have done for American society, why does American society continue to turn their backs on Black women when Black women need them most? I will highlight the work black women have done in social movements and show how some of the movements they have helped have excluded them as well. Then by analyzing the history of Black women in nursing and caregiving and connecting it to the work Black women have done in Covid care, I will further show how influential Black women have been for America in times of crisis. The goal is to spread awareness to people who benefit from Black women and their work throughout American history. Also, the goal is to make people aware of the importance of Black women so that they can be more mindful of why Black women deserve to be treated better.