The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation
“Storytelling has the power to heal, connect, and transform. In The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation, we’re using storytelling to capture the real-life experiences of Black women who are embracing self-preservation and redefining their priorities.”
Purpose and Vision
Welcome to The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation, a documentary project dedicated to capturing the authentic voices, resilience, and evolving priorities of Black women across America in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. This film aims to explore how Black women are processing Kamala Harris’s election loss, reflecting on mental wellness, and finding new ways to reclaim self-preservation. At the heart of this project is the belief that storytelling is a vital tool for social change. By sharing these stories, we’re creating a platform for Black women’s voices, experiences, and perspectives to be seen, heard, and valued.
documentary overview
In this video, Dr. Jasmine Ross provides an insightful overview of the upcoming documentary, The Day Black Women Decided to Take a 4-Year Vacation. She explores the inspiration behind the project and its central focus: capturing the resilience, rest, and healing journeys of Black women during pivotal moments. Dr. Ross shares how this documentary reframes narratives about rest, joy, and empowerment as essential acts of self-preservation and revolution.
Join Dr. Ross as she highlights the vision for the film, the voices it amplifies, and the broader impact of centering Black women’s experiences in a transformative and unapologetic way.
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Project overview
This documentary is more than just a film—it’s a storytelling journey. Through personal narratives, we aim to shine a light on the resilience and emotional journeys of Black women in today’s complex political landscape. This documentary offers a nuanced exploration of the mental health impacts of recent events and how many Black women are choosing to refocus on themselves and their communities.
The film will feature intimate, one-on-one interviews and group discussions, allowing participants to share their reflections at three significant points:
Immediately after the election
Following the 2025 presidential inauguration
Three months post-inauguration
Through these evolving perspectives, we’ll explore themes of resilience, self-preservation, and the shift away from often overextended advocacy for others. The result will be a compelling narrative on how Black women are redefining their roles in this historic time.
Calling All Volunteers and Participants
We’re inviting Black women from all U.S. states to join us in this journey. Whether you want to share your personal story on camera or volunteer behind the scenes, your involvement will make this project even more impactful.
Roles We’re Looking For:
Interview Participants – Share your experiences and reflections at each stage of this journey.
Production Volunteers – Assist with various aspects of filming, sound, visuals, editing, and more.
How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in participating or supporting the project, please sign up using the link below. We’ll provide further details and keep you updated on how you can make a difference with your involvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The goal of this documentary is to create a space for Black women to share their reflections, emotions, and priorities in response to recent national events, particularly Kamala Harris’s 2024 election loss. By capturing these personal narratives, we hope to explore themes of resilience, mental wellness, and the shifts many Black women are making toward self-preservation and community-focused advocacy. Through this project, we aim to elevate and honor the voices of Black women as they redefine their roles and reclaim their time, energy, and wellbeing.
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We welcome Black women from all U.S. states o participate. You can join as an interviewee, sharing your unique perspective and story, or as a volunteer to help support behind-the-scenes work, such as production, sound, or editing. If you have a story to tell or would like to support this project, please fill out our sign-up form. We’ll provide all the details and next steps after you join. If you are interested in participating but don’t live in one of the designated states we still invite you to complete the form as new states will likely be added.
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Interview participants will have three main interview sessions: immediately following the 2024 election, post-inauguration in 2025, and three months after the inauguration. Each interview will be scheduled at your convenience, and we’ll provide specific dates and details ahead of time. Volunteers may have variable time commitments based on their role and availability, but we’ll work to accommodate everyone’s schedule and ensure that participation is flexible and manageable.
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Stay informed by visiting this page regularly for updates. You can also follow us on Instagram at @4YearVacationProject for the latest news, behind-the-scenes content, and announcements.
