When is this Day celebrated? February 7th of each calendar year.
What is National Black Grandmothers Day? National Black Grandmothers Day is a day reserved to honor black grandmothers and pay tribute to the generations before them and those that will come after them during Black History Month. Through this representation of Black Grandmothers, we aim to inspire and engage with our communities and experience the Voices of Black Grandmothers who are the thread of our culture.
Why is this day being created? February 7, 2007 will be our 15th year anniversary that we have supported black grandmothers. We have grown our platform to over 14,000 grandmothers. Over the past 20 years the roles of grandmothers have had increased responsibility for their grandchildren. Grandmothers have become the head of the household, raising their grandchildren, working outside of the home and starting their own businesses.
How should this day be observed? This day will be celebrated through public events, recognitions and supporting grandmothers that are raising their grandchildren. We will tap into the wisdom and knowledge of grandmothers by hosting virtual talks. We will also provide an opportunity for our grandchildren to show their appreciation for their grandmothers.
Who created this day? This day was created by Voices of Black Grandmothers LLC in 2022.