The Future is Black, Femme, and Unstoppable
- Sharon McCoy

- Feb 25
- 5 min read
When Black Women Rule: Divine Power, Grace, and Love
Throughout history, Black women have ruled with resilience, brilliance, and an undeniable sense of grace. From leading movements to shaping culture, their influence is felt across every sphere of life. What would change if Black women consistently held the highest seats of power? Would governance look different? Would society evolve into something more harmonious, nurturing, and just? The world literally thrives when Black women rule.
A Sacred Approach to Leadership
Leadership under Black women has often been characterized by intuition, collaboration, and long-term vision. Historically, figures such as Harriet Tubman, Queen Nzinga, Shirley Chisholm, Michelle Obama, and Kamala Harris have demonstrated strategic wisdom, emotional fortitude, and an ability to lead with both strength and compassion.
Black women in leadership create spaces of healing and transformation, fostering environments where diverse voices are not only heard but honored. This approach contrasts with traditional models of leadership, which often prioritize dominance and hierarchical decision-making. Their leadership is intuitive, guided by ancestral wisdom and an intrinsic understanding of community needs.
Black female leaders have always been a safe space, a place where marginalized peoples of all creeds, loves, abilities, and genders can feel united under the umbrella of divine excellence. Their leadership has never been about exclusion but about creating a world where power is shared, justice is a divine right, and communities thrive.
Black women have never needed feminism to define or validate their power. We have always ruled—in our homes, our communities, and our movements. Before feminism was a concept, Black women were building nations, healing generations, and guiding civilizations with an innate understanding of balance and justice. Feminism sought to claim rights that Black women have always embodied—autonomy, resilience, and leadership.
Our very existence gives hope that there is power in the midst of oppression. Nothing can hold us back.
Would War Be a Thing of the Past?
A world led by Black women would prioritize peace, justice, and holistic well-being. While history has seen women engage in battle and lead nations into war, research suggests that female leaders are more likely to seek diplomatic solutions, valuing unity over unnecessary destruction. This does not mean Black women are passive; rather, they harness the power of divine timing—understanding when to stand firm and when to let the winds of wisdom guide their movements.
Conflict resolution would be deeply rooted in healing and restoration, rather than domination. Strategies such as mediation, reparations, and holistic justice would become the standard, ensuring that societies are not merely surviving but thriving in harmony and balance.
Economic and Social Justice Advancements
A world ruled by Black women would mean stronger policies on education, healthcare, and economic prosperity. Black women-led governments have often prioritized these areas, recognizing that investing in people leads to lasting abundance. Countries with greater gender equity in leadership tend to have stronger social safety nets, expansive parental leave policies, and flourishing communities.
Additionally, with more Black women in power, systemic barriers such as the wage gap and workplace discrimination could begin to dissolve. Policies that honor work-life balance, reproductive autonomy, and equitable pay would not be radical—they would be the standard.
Beyond economics, spiritual wealth would also be valued. Communities would be nurtured in ways that honor the emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of individuals. Education would not only focus on intellect but also emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and cultural wisdom.
The Evolution of Masculinity and Gender Harmony
If Black women ruled the world, traditional gender roles would evolve into a more fluid and divine balance. Men would no longer be confined to rigid definitions of masculinity that equate power with dominance. Instead, qualities like emotional intelligence, creativity, and collaboration would be honored as strengths. This shift would benefit everyone, creating a world where individuals are free to embody their fullest potential without fear or restriction.
Women would not be expected to sacrifice their softness for the sake of survival. Femininity would be honored in its full spectrum—both nurturing and fierce, both gentle and powerful. This balance would encourage wholeness, where people of all identities and backgrounds could flourish without constraint.
We redefine gender roles, self-love, beauty in all shades, hair textures, and body size. Black women’s leadership dismantles the harmful narratives that have tried to box us in and instead uplifts the richness of diversity. Our beauty is not defined by Eurocentric standards; it is divine, infinite, and ever-evolving. Our self-love is radical, revolutionary, and necessary for the world to see true freedom.
We give freedom to celebrate and dominate in your sphere of influence. We hold space for those who want to live boldly, while also holding each other to the highest of standards and accountability.
Black Women’s Inventions Changed the World
Innovation and brilliance have always been at the heart of Black women’s contributions to society. Our inventions changed the world. We did it the hard way—the long way—due to harsh oppression, yet we thrived. From groundbreaking medical discoveries to technological advancements, Black women have been at the forefront of progress, even when history failed to recognize them.
Think of Dr. Shirley Jackson, whose research led to the development of fiber optic cables and telecommunications advancements, or Marie Van Brittan Brown, who invented the first home security system. These innovations, along with countless others, have shaped modern society in ways that continue to impact daily life. Despite systemic barriers, Black women have pushed boundaries, proving that creativity and intelligence are unstoppable forces.
Challenges and Realities
Of course, the idea of a world ruled by Black women is not without its challenges. Black women, like all leaders, are not a monolithic group. Leadership styles vary, and centuries of patriarchal and racial structures would still require conscious dismantling.
However, true leadership is not about replacing one form of power with another—it is about creating a balanced society where leadership is diverse, inclusive, and reflective of the needs of all people. The systems that have historically marginalized Black women would need to be reimagined and rewritten, making way for a new world where justice is not an afterthought but the foundation.
A Vision of Sacred Power and Healing
A world where Black women rule is not about exclusion—it is about creating a society where power is shared, justice is a divine right, and communities thrive. It is about dismantling oppressive systems and weaving something new, something luminous.
DEIA was never a tool that we could depend on, so we flourished in every realm by honoring the sacred essence of Black Excellence.
This is a time for us to thrive through our rest, to recharge our spirits, and to realign our chakras. We are not the warrior right now—we are the Queen, adorned in our divine wisdom, sitting on our throne, becoming as wise as the serpent. We are waiting, with grace and intention, to strike at the perfect moment. We will rise, radiant and unshaken, emerging tenfold in our power.
The ascension of Black women in leadership is already unfolding, and its impact is nothing short of celestial. From politics to business, education to activism, Black women are proving that when they rule, they do so with divinity, grace, and love. The future isn’t just female; it’s Black, it’s abundant, it’s sacred, and it’s unstoppable.
As we move forward, let us remember that true power is not in conquest, but in creation. We are not just building a future; we are birthing a revolution—one rooted in love, wisdom, and unshakable sovereignty. The world is already shifting, and Black women are at the helm, leading with the light of a thousand ancestors. The throne is ours, and we wear our crowns with divine purpose.




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