Magical Black Girl Power Rose Black girl power is a force to be reckoned with. In a world where representation and empowerment matter, black girls are rising to the occasion and taking their rightful place at the forefront of change and progress. They are celebrating their individuality, embracing their melanin, and using their voices to make a difference. The magic of black girl power lies in its ability to inspire, uplift, and challenge the status quo. It is a movement that recognizes the unique experiences and challenges faced by black girls, and seeks to dismantle the barriers that try to hold them back. It is a force that refuses to be silenced or diminished.
It is a force that refuses to be silenced or diminished. Black girl power is like a rose – beautiful, delicate, and yet surprisingly resilient. It blooms despite the odds, thriving in the face of adversity.
Pele’s Curse
Pele is the goddess of fire and volcanos who, according to legend, resides in the crater of Kilauea on Hawaii Island (which, today, is Hawaii Volcano National Park). There are numerous stories equating Pele’s wrath to volcanic eruptions or calamitous lava flows. This visible and active power has resulted in respect (and even worship) for Pele to far outlive those of any other gods. After all, it was her fires that developed and redeveloped the island through volcanic activity.
Even today, native Hawaiians and new island residents, leave gifts of gin, berries and red flowers for Madame Pele to show respect and ensure good luck. (As the saying goes, “Pele will either embrace you, or spit you out… and you will know if you are meant to be here or not soon after you arrive.”)
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Offerings to Pele at Hawaii Volcano National Park. (photo by Flickr user Brock R.)A rare Hawaiian Nene bird standing next to an offering for Pele. Photo by Flickr user Gail – http://bit.ly/2yReMTq)
Pele has long been revered as the island matriarch and it is through her creative and protective power that the curse of Pele was said to have been born. Since Pele is (reportedly) zealously protective of her lands and her children.
According to legend, Pele views the lava rocks as her children, and when the rocks / her children (or anything else that belongs to her) get taken away, she is so angered she exacts terrible revenge on the thief. Moreover, her revenge (like that of any woman scored) is not a mild-mannered one.
This isn’t a spilled-your-coffee, lost-your-car-keys type of curse. The bad luck associated with Pele’s curse is more of the egregious variety: Pets dying (one of the more common reported calamities), relationships ending, loved ones suddenly falling ill, etc.
The sudden downpour of bad luck can continue for months, or even years, until the “stolen” items are returned to the island (and to Pele).
(You can view a gallery of returned rock stories and photos here.)
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Hawaiian Culture
You see, Hawaiians believe that everything has life force, or “Mana”, and that certain spirits or life forces can inhabit inanimate objects. In fact, many of the Hawaiian words regarding stones are anthropomorphic (attributing human characteristics to a non-human being or thing). This is comparable to how, in Western culture, we see certain “human” traits in our animals. We know our pets aren’t human but, in some ways, we care for them (and even regard them) as if they were.
It’s in this way that Hawaiians view their environment. It feeds them, provides for them, and is a part of them. They belong to it and vice-versa. Almost as if it’s a part of the family — and we must care for our family, in it’s many forms.
Therefore, all rocks in Hawaii are considered sacred. For this reason, the building of structures on the island (Heiaus and such), were undertaken by specialists in that field, and Kahunas (or priests) who knew the correct protocol to remove and use only certain types of rocks.
So, back to Pele’s curse. Whether you believe it or not, the foundation of that story is true in the sense that Hawaiians have long considered it unlucky or ill-advised to disturb/remove rocks from a place unless certain protocol is followed or ceremonies are performed or someone skilled (like a Kahuna) does it for you.
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It is a symbol of strength, grace, and resilience. It reminds us that even in the harshest of environments, beauty can still flourish. This magical black girl power rose represents the many dimensions of black girlhood. It represents the young girl who dreams of becoming a scientist, a doctor, or a writer. It represents the teen activist who fights for social justice and equality. It represents the adult woman who shatters glass ceilings and paves the way for future generations. Each petal represents a different aspect of black girl power – determination, intelligence, creativity, and compassion. The thorns on this magical rose symbolize the challenges that black girls face daily – discrimination, sexism, racism – but they also serve as a reminder that these challenges can be overcome. The thorns make the rose stronger, just as the obstacles make black girls stronger. The magical black girl power rose is a reminder that black girls are not defined by their struggles, but by their ability to rise above them. It is a symbol of hope, resilience, and strength. It serves as an inspiration to black girls everywhere that they are capable of achieving greatness, and that their voices and stories deserve to be heard. So let this magical black girl power rose be a reminder to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and beauty of black girls. Let it serve as a symbol of empowerment and unity. And let it be a call to action for everyone to support and uplift black girls in their pursuit of greatness..
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