Finding Power in Our Pain: The Inspiration Behind The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation
Why The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation Matters to Black Women in America
When I learned of Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 presidential election, I felt an indescribable ache. Like so many Black women, I carried hopes and expectations into this election cycle—hopes that represented more than just a win. Harris’s candidacy symbolized visibility, validation, and the possibility of meaningful change. Her loss felt personal, like a gut punch that wasn’t just political but deeply emotional, leaving a void in spaces where many of us had placed our optimism and dreams.
The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation documentary explores how Black women are reimagining self-care and redefining how they show up for themselves and others in the post-election period.
Finding Resilience and Self-Preservation Through Storytelling
In the days following the election, I found myself wrestling with my emotions, as did so many Black women. This collective sense of disappointment, frustration, and, honestly, exhaustion, wasn’t something that could simply be swept aside. For many of us, it was clear we needed an outlet—a way to transform our emotions into something constructive, powerful, and, ultimately, healing.
That’s when the idea for The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation was born. This documentary isn’t just about politics; it’s about resilience, self-preservation, and the personal journeys of Black women who are navigating a complex emotional landscape in the aftermath of Harris’s loss. I wanted to create something that would allow Black women to reflect, release, and redefine how we care for ourselves in times of adversity.
The Purpose and Scope of The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation
The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation is designed to be a space where Black women can share their stories, emotions, and healing journeys in an authentic, unfiltered way. It’s a documentary project that captures:
The emotional impact of the 2024 election loss
Black women's unique paths toward prioritizing mental wellness and personal growth
Key Issues of Concern for Black Women: Addressing topics such as economic equality, access to quality healthcare, community support, and representation
Reproductive Rights: Exploring the unique challenges Black women face regarding reproductive health and access, especially in a shifting political landscape
Allyship: Examining the role of allyship within and outside Black communities, and its impact on collective healing and advocacy
Powerful stories of resilience, self-care, and self-preservation
By showcasing voices from Black women across the United States, this project offers a window into each woman’s unique response and path to healing. Through The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation, we aim to foster a narrative that underscores the importance of self-preservation, self-care, and the enduring resilience of Black women.
How the Documentary Will Capture These Journeys Over Time
To authentically capture each participant’s evolving journey, The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacationwill take place over the next year, revisiting participants at three significant points:
Immediately Following the Election: Initial reflections on the election outcome and its impact.
Post-Inauguration: Emotions and changes as a new administration takes office.
Three Months After Inauguration: Observations on adaptation, personal priorities, and mental wellness.
This timeline allows us to witness how each woman processes her emotions, adapts, and ultimately finds ways to prioritize herself and her well-being.
Phases of the Journey: The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation follows Black women’s evolving paths to healing and resilience, capturing pivotal moments from post-election reflections to long-term transformations. Witness each phase as they redefine self-care and reclaim their narratives.
Creating a Space for Collective Healing Through Storytelling
Why Storytelling Matters for Black Women’s Mental Health
At the core of The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation lies the belief that storytelling has the power to heal, educate, and transform. This is a storytelling project in every sense, created to give Black women a platform to be seen and heard. The documentary is for anyone who wants to understand the unique challenges and resilience of Black women in today’s America.
Through storytelling, this project provides a space for Black women to:
Acknowledge the weight we carry
Release the roles that drain us
Redefine our priorities, allowing us to take up space, rest, and pursue self-preservation
Join Us on This Journey: How to Get Involved
If you’re a Black woman interested in sharing your story on screen or supporting this project from behind the scenes, I would be honored to connect with you. This project is as much yours as it is mine, and together, we can create something powerful—a testament to resilience, self-love, and the strength of Black women.
Here’s How You Can Get Involved:
Participate as a Documentary Subject: Share your personal journey of resilience and self-care.
Support the Project: Get involved behind the scenes or share this message with others who might be interested.
Share our mission: Spread the word about the project with other black women that might be interested in sharing their story of volunteering.
FAQs About The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation
What is the goal of this documentary?
The goal of The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation is to share the unique experiences, emotions, and resilience of Black women following the 2024 election. This documentary explores themes of mental wellness, self-preservation, and healing through storytelling.
Who can participate in the documentary?
This documentary is open to Black women who feel a connection to its themes and wish to share their journeys of resilience, self-care, and healing.
How can I support the project?
You can support the project by participating as a documentary subject, assisting behind the scenes, or sharing information about the project within your network.
Thank you for joining me on this journey as we embark on The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation. I’m excited to see this project grow into a space for Black women to share, heal, and reclaim their stories. For more details, visit the project webpage here. If you’re interested in participating or volunteering, please complete our interest form.
Stay connected with project updates by following me on Instagram @Dr.Jasmineross. Together, we can build a legacy of resilience, self-care, and empowerment.
Warmly,
Dr. Jasmine Ross
