Black Joy
Reading stories and learning about amazing Black heroes, inventors, and leaders.
Paintings, murals, sculptures, music, poetry, films, fashion design, and hair styles that celebrate Black culture.
Cheering for someone who wins an award, gets good grades, or makes a big difference in their community.
Feeling proud after working hard and succeeding (in school, sports, competitions, or other goals).
Feeling proud of who you are and celebrating the rich history and culture of Black communities.
Celebrating Black athletes who inspire joy through their skill, dedication, and teamwork.
Showing kindness and love by helping others or supporting important causes in the community.
What does joy look like to you?
Black joy is freedom and freeing. It is a quiet feeling of peace, and it is a loud feeling expressed through laughter, dancing, food, and music among many other things. Black joy is important because despite the barriers placed before Black people to stop their success in society, Black folks are thriving.
Laughing and having fun with friends while playing games, sports, socializing, or sharing meals and stories at family gatherings and holidays are all examples of Black Joy. Explore other examples in the above image.