“From dealing with cultural appropriation and microaggressions to social injustice and police brutality, we often witness, read and live through these traumas with little opportunity to stop and process just how we feel.”
Chauntelle Lewis, inclusive communities manager“One of the ways I experience Black joy is actually through gardening. It helps me feel grounded and happy – there’s something magical about seeing something you’ve grown from seed flourish and bloom and, like Black joy, it’s ever-evolving and dynamic.”is joy personfied. It means feeling safe to express yourself, your culture and your blackness with pride and joy without fear.
“Whether I’m laughing, singing and dancing, or cooking and eating great food, I find true freedom and joy within that as I’m being me unapologetically.”“My definition of Black joy and the way I experience it has definitely expanded in terms of how I view it. Now, not only do I enjoy my own Black joy but I also love viewing it from others!
“Watching Black content creators seek joy in doing things they are passionate about and being rewarded for it in the same way as their white counterparts gives me joy. Watching Black musicians claim global success gives me joy. And lastly, seeing
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