Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts, creator of more than a dozen books including essays, children’s books and collaborations, boldly affirms the concept in Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience and Restoration – a collection of 36 essays, birthed from her grief and trauma.
Resistance, resilience and restoration are baked into our ancestral DNA. Those themes define and map our people’s journey over centuries. Lewis-Giggetts declares joy is our birthright. Here, we share her call to action for 2024 and beyond!