Last year, I received an amazing opportunity. The editor from ForbesWomen selected me to be contributor. This opportunity allows me to share my voice, as a GenX woman, with a wider audience, broadening my reach. I love being able to provide a different perspective on financial topics. That’s why it is with great honor that I highlight my latest article for Women’s History Month, “Understanding Legacy: It’s Beyond Just Money.”
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Celebrating the convergence of Black History Month and Women’s History Month is more than just an annual 59-day acknowledgement of our heroes and heritage. It’s an intentional recognition of our legacy and a time to honor Black women’s resilience, contributions, and ongoing impact. From activism to arts, politics to science, we’ve always been at the forefront of social change, often without due recognition. Our stories are essential not just for historical reflection but as a foundation for future generations to build upon.
Generally, when the word “legacy” enters the conversation, most people think about wealth and financial inheritance. It can mean transferring money and material items to family, friends, and community institutions. It can mean making philanthropic donations to foundations, museums, colleges, and universities. It can mean erecting and naming buildings as a gesture of honor, like the NASA headquarters in Washington, DC named for Mary Jackson, the agency’s first Black woman engineer.
But legacy is so much more expansive than just passing down money. “It is really about leaving your mark and something for the generations that follow. [It’s] what someone will say about you when you’re gone,” said wealth strategist and attorney Melanie Lee.
