Women’s History Month is more than a moment of reflection — it is a call to action. It is a time to honor, uplift, and stand in solidarity with the women who have long been at the forefront of our fight for equality.

Queer, trans, and lesbian women have been the backbone of every major civil rights movement, often leading the charge without receiving the recognition they deserve. Gritz and Glitter is here to celebrate their power, resilience, and the undeniable impact they have had — and continue to have — on our collective liberation.

Throughout history, women have fought for justice — not just for themselves, but for all of us. During the height of the AIDS epidemic, it was our divine divas who nursed, advocated, and demanded action when many turned their backs on our community. Women like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and countless others risked everything to protect and fight for queer and trans lives. Black women, in particular, have been at the heart of our struggle, showing up in ways that history books often fail to acknowledge. They have been the voices behind movements, the strategists behind victories, and the caregivers when no one else would step in.

From the civil rights era to the election of Barack Obama, from the battle for marriage equality to the groundbreaking leadership of Kamala Harris, women — especially Black and queer women — have been instrumental in shaping progress. Even now, in our continued fight against Donald Trump’s harmful rhetoric and policies, it is women who are showing up, organizing, and demanding justice. It is because of their relentless commitment to right action that we continue to move forward.

However, as we celebrate the achievements of women, we must also acknowledge the urgent crisis facing our trans sisters. Trans women — especially Black trans women — are being murdered at an alarming rate, and their deaths are too often met with silence. Misogyny, racism, and transphobia intersect in deadly ways, and it is on all of us to fight against this violence. We must challenge the narratives that erase their humanity, advocate for policies that protect them, and create spaces where they are valued and safe. This is not just a trans issue; this is a human rights issue.

As we move toward a future of justice and healing, we must recognize that the energy needed to guide us forward is the energy of the Divine Feminine. The patriarchy — a system rooted in oppression, competition, and destruction — is crumbling. In its place, a new paradigm is emerging, one built on the nurturing, healing, and unifying power of the matriarchal spirit. The energy of Mother Gaia, the force that sustains life itself, is calling us to step into a more compassionate way of being.

This shift demands that we stand hand in hand with our sisters — not as saviors, but as true allies. We must reject the harmful stereotypes that continue to be placed on Black women, particularly the myth of the “strong Black woman” who is expected to bear the weight of the world without support. This stereotype, while seemingly rooted in admiration, is actually a tool of oppression that denies Black women the right to be vulnerable, to be cared for, and to receive the same level of protection and support that they have so freely given to others. It is time to dismantle these harmful narratives and replace them with ones that recognize the full humanity of the women in our lives.

Our fight for equality is not separate from the fight for women’s rights — it is one and the same. When women rise, we all rise. Women’s leadership, particularly the leadership of Black women and trans women, is the foundation upon which our progress stands. Their courage, wisdom, and resilience light the path forward, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they are celebrated, protected, and uplifted — not just during Women’s History Month, but every single day.

Gritz and Glitter stands in unwavering solidarity with the women of our community. We see you, we honor you, and we fight alongside you. The road to true liberation is one that we must walk together. So, let us celebrate our sisters — not just for their sacrifices, but for their brilliance, their power, and their undeniable role in shaping a more just and equitable world.

The future is feminine, the future is now, and the future includes all of us.