Afram Post #1

Throughout history, women have often been forgotten for the work they have contributed, especially

women of color. Whether it be getting the first man on the moon or the sounds brought to the music

industry, they were often forgotten. Which is why it is so great that people are starting to gain recognition

and are presenting articles about these women to share the impact they have made on the world.

Memphis Minnie and Big Mama Thorton, who helped shape this music industry, are now getting

recognized, empowering more women to speak up and bring diversity in this white-male driven industry. 

In Maureen Mahons’ article on Big Mama Thorton, she mentions that her motivation in writing this

article was her frustration “with  the marginal position black  women occupy in mainstream histories 

of the genre.” Women in this era were not given the equal opportunity and recognition that they deserve

and Thorton may not have been remembered today if not for the work of Mahon bringing to light the

contributions these female artists of color made. 

In a generation where female empowerment is so strong, more platforms so women are heard are being created to allow expression and diversity. The WWR platform is where, “unexpected, transformative and even healing conversations might emerge.” These initiatives allow women of color to convey the hardships they may have faced and help those who may be going through similar issues. These initiatives allow the legacies of Thorton and Minnie to live on not be forgotten. 

The songs I chose, continue on with this empowerment theme. One is about letting girls dance. In India,

women learning dance is often not allowed and is seen as scandalous. This song is talking about letting

girls dance and empowering the women who do. Kudi Nu Nachne De from Angrezi Medium

The next song I chose was an English song that I felt is such an empowering song. Girls are often trained to be shy and docile and this song about confidence allows women to love themselves and break these stereotypes about women. Confident by Demi Lovato