Because of Her
A Black HerStory Legacy Project: Designed by US…for US…about US.
I invite you to honor the Black women whose presence shaped who you are today.
Herstory…Our History
Black history is American history. There is no USA without US!
Black women are architects of culture, courage, creativity and care.
Because of her…we imagined bigger.
Because of her…we moved bolder with confidence.
Because of her, we are who we are and who we’re becoming.
The "Her" who inspires US
Honoring Black women whose presence shaped our lives…past, present and future.
We’ll honor Sheroes that have impacted US in loving and memorable ways:
Mothers. Grandmothers. Aunts. Teachers. Coaches. Mentors. Friends. Neighbors. Church mothers. Community leaders. Public figures. Trailblazers never met but who still shifted what we believed or imagined.
She may be someone who raised you.
She may be someone you watched from afar.
She may be someone whose grace or confidence you admire.
She may be someone whose excellence expanded your imagination.
Submission Deadline 3/30/26
Our Story
Join us in creating the "Because of Her" Collection, a curated digital anthology honoring the profound impact Black women have had on US…American history, culture, communities and generations to come.
Black history is American history.
There is no USA without US!
This is legacy building in real time.
Her Story...
Teresa Boyd James
Her resilience became my inheritance.
The woman I am today is by design; she is the result of intentional and unconditional love and lessons from a Black woman who understood the weight and wonder of raising a Black woman.
Our History
The Woman I Am Is a Mirror of the Woman Who Raised Me
Every strength I claim traces back to my mother's reflection.
The way I love deeply, protect fiercely and show up fully for others is Because of Her.
My mama taught me how to be both tender and tough, how to nurture without losing myself and how to lead with integrity.
When people see confidence in me, they are seeing what she cultivated. When they experience my compassion, they are feeling what she first poured into me.
I am not separate from her influence...I am evidence of it.
💜She Didn’t Just Give Me Life...She Gave Me Purpose💜
Her Story Matters
Designed by us. Preserved by us. Continued through us.
Submit a story about the Black woman who influenced your life.
Recommended length is 800–1,200 words, focusing on her influence, impact and legacy.
You may reflect on:
How her legacy lives in you today
How her presence shaped who you are
What she modeled about confidence, love, faith, etc...
How you are continuing what she started?
Submission Deadline 3/30/26
Submit your "Because of Her" story
We're honored to collect your stories about the incredible Black women who have shaped your life.
Please use the form below to share her impact, her wisdom,and her enduring legacy.
Your contribution helps preserve and continue Herstory for generations to come.
Submission Deadline 3/30/26