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Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration

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In a world that is often hostile to Black people, it is important to celebrate the joy that we find in our lives. Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration is a collection of essays, poems, and artwork that does just that.

Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration

by Arthur Murray

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2301 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	284 pages

This book is a celebration of the Black experience in all its fullness. It is a testament to the strength, resilience, and creativity of Black people. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

The essays in this book explore a wide range of topics, from the history of Black joy to the ways that Black people find joy in the present day. The poems are lyrical and moving, and the artwork is beautiful and inspiring.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Black experience. It is a book that will make you laugh, cry, and think. It is a book that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.

Contributors

The contributors to this book are a diverse group of Black artists, writers, and activists. They include:

bell hooks
Audre Lorde
James Baldwin
Toni Morrison
W.E.B. Du Bois
Zora Neale Hurston
Langston Hughes
Maya Angelou
Alice Walker
Ntozake Shange
June Jordan
Assata Shakur
Angela Davis
Lorna Goodison
Edwidge Danticat
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Jacqueline Woodson
Jason Reynolds
Tomi Adeyemi
Nic Stone

Reviews

"Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration is a powerful and moving collection that celebrates the joy of Black people in the face of adversity. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Black experience." -Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

"This book is a balm for the soul. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for inspiration and uplift." -Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed

"Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration is a beautiful and necessary book. It is a celebration of the Black experience in all its fullness. This book is a gift to the world." -Ijeoma Oluo, author of So You Want to Talk About Race

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Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration

by Arthur Murray

4.9 out of 5