Black & White Photo Challenge

Recently many women, including celebrities, have been posting black and white images of themselves on social media as a sign of women empowerment, using the caption #challengeaccepted. It is a part of a campaign called “women supporting women”.

We were curious what started it and did some research. Some claim it started in Turkey. The government there has been trying to get rid of the Istanbul convention that protect women from violence. Without it, Turkish women are vulnerable to psychological and physical violence.

Apparently women in Turkey are getting frustrated over seeing black and white photos of murdered women in the media almost every day, and by posting black and white photos of themselves, they are trying to make the point that anyone of them could be next. This campaign also aims to raise awareness about femicide in the country.

Others have claimed that it’s a response to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s viral speech against sexist remarks leveled at her by Rep. Ted Yoho in the US.

Well whatever the reason, like American film director Ava Duvernay said on her Instagram:
“Pretty sure this is just a cool excuse to post pix, but I’m gonna always roll with whatever.”

Thanks to these girls/ ladies who decided to participate in the Empowered Beauties With Brains Black & White Photo Challenge to show their sisterly support, standing together in solidarity. If nothing else, this is a great opportunity for women to provide a positive boost to each other.

Participants:

Liana Chakrabarty

Samantha Singh (Makeup Artist)
Www.instagram.com/samanthasinghmakeupandhair

Lilly Veronica Chileya (Influencer, Blogger)
Www.instagram.com/lillychileya

Anushua Dutta
Www.instagram.com/diya_the_dreamer

Seema Balasubramanian (Solicitor)

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCbw22KFpkszyHTGs3DfXZUw

Seema’s Outfit:
B Design Sarees
https://www.facebook.com/bdesignsarees/

Alpana Srivastava (Founder, Chief Editor)
http://sakhi.online

Loreen Lal
Www.instagram.com/Loreen.loz

Reetika Bhalla (Entrepreneur)
https://www.facebook.com/KookiesCoo/

Tiya Gorain