PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE
MONIQUE LARUE
What a Raised, Clenched Fist Means to Me? My Personal Manifesto
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s a Black businesswoman, brand owner of several special projects (ENBIZ Magazine being one of those), a microconsulting business and founder of a new start-up, I have lots of reasons to “raise a clenched fist” in solidarity with all of my peers. Each of us are in the same fight for equality in business, in the workplace and in our country. Here is what raising a clenched fist means to me: It is a manifesto: My sisters and brothers in business and industry, I will stand in solidarity with you. If you need me to assist in your “beginnings,” because we all have to start somewhere, I’ve got you. For those of you who’ve “arrived”, you know, the one’s who have their platforms, connections and followers. It’s my hope that we remember where we came from. But if for some reason we forget I want you know that I will stand in solidarity with you.
did not come to the source; they chose to believe otherwise. And they didn’t see you. But do not worry, I will stand in solidarity with you. For the brothers that stepped up when my sister wouldn’t because it wasn’t a requirement – but you did it anyway. I will stand in solidarity with you. When I raise my clenched fist in solidarity, at any time, for Why Black Business Matters, I can say this with love and sincerity: If I have support to give, I will not leave you without support. I will stand in solidarity with you.
Monique LaRue Publisher of ENBIZ Magazine Marketer, Relationship Manager, and Conscious Connector. Author of a new book: “Baby, Your Gift Will Make Room For You & the Creator of The Mindful Connector MethodTM”
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SUMMER 2020 | ENBIZ MAGAZINE
Sisters, when your back is against the wall and you reach out for help to your colleagues in the workplace, and they turn their back on you because your shine might be a bit brighter than theirs, I will not do that. I will stand in solidarity with you. When the fight gets rough and you feel like the world is kicking you in the face, stay strong. They do not know your character or your resolve. They
“BLACK BUSINESS MATTERS,” says the raise clenched fist. We all have our own internal work to do. I hope that we can all get to a place where a raised clenched fist means the same for everyone. That is my personal manifesto. Monique LaRue Publisher, ENBIZ Magazine
Photography by Sheenica Smiley
When the fight gets rough and you feel like the world is kicking you in the face, stay strong. They do not know your character or your resolve. They did not come to the source; they chose to believe otherwise.
