#blackwidowmagic

Black Widow Magic is a feeling, an expression of accomplishment, and resilience for the black and brown widow who has decided that her past struggle will not define her current state. She has decided to move forward and empower others with renewed strength, zest, and faith.  This woman is unstoppable and is consistent in empowering her widowed sistas. 

Do you know someone who exemplifies Black Widow Magic? If she performs all of these qualities identified below, then she is eligible for a nomination . 

-inspires other women

-passionate about her work

-shows creativity and innovation 

-shows honesty and integrity

-respected by her peers

-loves what she does

-empowers other widows

-displays sisterhood among her black and brown widowed sisters

-a widow of color 

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Please include each category as your guide. Winners will be announced on:

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   * National Widow's Day,  - Closed

 ** International Widow's Day 

***National Grief Day. 

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What does this mean for the widow nominated?

This means that you have been recognized by your peers, family or friends. you will also be entered into the final list of candidates after the completion of the final campaign in august.

Final voting to be tallied by year-end with the final selection of Ms. Black Widow Magic USA and Ms. Black Widow Magic International in January!! 

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she will also have the potential to be recognized at the end of the calendar year. Don't wait!

Do you see these special qualities in a widow who has that #blackwidowmagic? Nominate them today!

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Due dates for entries: 

May 3 - National Widow's Day - due date to submit your entry for recognition on this day is April 21. Nominations are closed for this campaign. 

Click here to view the 1st round of 2019 nominees

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June 23 - International Widow's Day - due date to submit your entry for recognition on this day is June 14 (rsvp for a reminder email)

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August 30 - National Grief Awareness Day - due date to submit your entry for recognition is August 17 (rsvp for a reminder email)

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December 1 - January 31 -  entries to be reviewed by a special panel of non-bwwe members for a special Black Widow Magic achievement award.

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*National Widow's Day was created on May 3, 2014, by Widow Wednesday organization as a day of recognition of widows. Widow Wednesday is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 2012 by Jimmy Chouteau, with the goal of assisting widows and widowers in the Kansas City area.  Their goal is to connect and build relationships with the widows in our community, sharing God’s love and care for them in visible, practical ways. 

**International Widow's Day was established by The Loomba Foundation to raise awareness of the issue of widowhood. The significance of June 23 is that it was on that day in 1954 that Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba, mother of the foundation's founder, Lord Loomba, became a widow.

**Founded by Angie Cartwright, National Grief Awareness Day is designed to help us all become more aware of the needs of grieving people and of the benefits that they obtain through the support of others. Grief Awareness Day is an opportunity for all of us to raise awareness of the painful impact that the death of a loved one has in the life of a human being. An opportunity for all of us to recognize and support the millions of people grieving across the nation — the thousands grieving right in our own communities, and the grieving individuals we know and see in our daily lives. After a tragic loss, the griever is often lost, alone and misunderstood. Grief Awareness Day is an opportunity to make sure that all who are grieving receive the support they need.