Today (March 8), is International Women’s Day and while it should be an everyday occurrence it is still the one day where many go out of their way to celebrate the strength, courage, creativity, passion, and resilience of women all over the world.
In music, we saw many artists, celebrities, brands, labels, etc. joining in the movement and spreading the positive celebration and encouragement across social media. While it’s only a small gesture to the continued fight for equality, the messages were felt and will only increase awareness and progress. Some of R&B’s great icons shared their voices for #internationalwomensday on Instagram. Janet Jackson posted a selfie while wearing a Nike EQUALITY. hat and captioned the post with a strong message.
“Because of my gender, I’ve heard no too many times,” she wrote. “Because of my race, I’ve heard no too many times. But with every no I grow in strength. That is why with all women, I stand tall with pride. All that we’ve been through, our time has come to rejoice. A new agenda’s due.”
Toni Braxton posted an image striking a strong pose while wearing all black and wrote #GirlPower. Mariah Carey did the same while posting a throwback photo of herself with her daughter Monroe on Halloween. Other R&B stars like Alicia Keys and Monica thanked the powerful women in their lives, including their mothers and grandmothers.
A. Key’s message to her mother was heartfelt and captivating. “This is my Mama. She is the fiercest woman I know! Look at that face! Gorgeous! Tough! No nonsense! A true lioness!!,” she wrote. “She will break down doors and tear down walls! Nobody stands in her way. I wonder if she knows that’s the power she showed me. I wonder if she knows that’s why I know how much power we hold as women. I wonder if she knows that that’s why when I asked my son Egypt this morning if women should be treated the same as men? He said, “No! Better!”
Monica had some similar words for her grandmother. “My grandmother Edna Mae Paige was the epitome of strength,” she wrote with a photo of them and Mo’s daughter. “I never heard her complain & her ability to get things done was admirable … As much as I miss your presence, who you are lives within me and keeps me strong daily!!”
Janelle Monáe posted a fierce photo from her recent video shoot captioning it with a line from the song. “Black Girl Magic, y’all can’t stand it, y’all can’t ban it !”❤️? Happy international Women’s day to all!” Elle Varner chose to post an image of her message which said, “Never apologize for being a powerful fucking woman.”
Kehlani honored the day with an encouraging, inclusive message. “Today is #InternationalWomensDay, which celebrates the achievements of women across the globe. Over the last year, we’ve seen an unprecedented movement for women’s rights, and one thing is clear: our time is now,” she wrote. “We are phenomenal, and we will make the world a better place for all women. Side note: when celebrating women today, make sure you celebrate ALL women. Trans women and masculine presenting women too. I love y’all. (I have Frida, Lauryn, Coraline & Reggie Rocket tatted, GIRLGANG.”
Sevyn took the relaxing approach with an image by a pool drinking wine and reading a book. “Never disturb a woman…her wine…& her book????, she wrote. “#HappyInternationalWomensDay Enjoy ur day ladies….we deserve it.” K. Michelle honored some of her closest friends in the industry with a honest message. “Happy International Women’s day! There are some ladies who never switched up on me in the time of convenience. I’ve seen people turn they back on you cause it wasn’t cool. People you looked up 2 try to embarrass you due to ego. I’ve seen it ALL. Your love and consistency and kind words have kept me up. You motivate me daily by your drive for excellence and just being GOOD FUCKING PEOPLE! I celebrate you ladies. I got your back for life.”
Even some of the fellas got in on the celebratory day. Tank posted multiple messages, one to his fiancee Zena Foster and another to his mother and sister. Tyrese posted a sweet message to his wife, and Trey Songz posted an image of himself with all the women in his family, captioning it simply with a heart.
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!!!
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