š Black joy is an act of resistance, healing, and community. š
A reflection from Journey to Joy on how Black joy is a practice of resistance, resilience, rest, and collective careāand an invitation to explore resources and share joy digitally.
š Black joy is an act of resistance, healing, and community. š
This week in Journey to Joy, weāre exploring Black joy and joy in marginalized communitiesāhow it emerges, how social media both nurtures and disrupts it, and how we can be intentional about sustaining joy in our lives. The principles of resilience, rest, creativity, and collective care remind us that joy is not just an emotionāitās a practice.
š Want to dive in? Here are key readings and resources:
What is Black Joy? ā National Geographic (Search: āWhat is Black Joy? National Geographicā)
Zen, Contemplative Practice, and the Emergence of Black Queer Joy (Available through university libraries)
Manifesting Black Joy in Science Learning (Search on Springer: āManifesting Black Joy in Science Learningā)
The Nap Ministryās Guide to Radical Rest & Liberation (Visit their page)
š” Mini Activity: Bringing Joy to Your Digital World
1ļøā£ Reflect on a moment of pure joy in your life. What did it feel like?
2ļøā£ Share an image, story, or memory of joy in your community using hashtag#BlackJoy hashtag#RadicalRest hashtag#HealingThroughJoy
3ļøā£ Tag a friend and invite them to share how they cultivate joy in their daily lives.
āØ Joy is resistance. Joy is healing. Joy is necessary.
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