How are you teaching Black Joy?
Within the landscape of book banning is a troubling phenomenon at work: the weaponization of Black joy for white comfort. This can look like educators avoiding certain books that address inequities because they find them to be “too sad” or “too scary” for kids.
Within the landscape of book banning is a troubling phenomenon at work: the weaponization of Black joy for white comfort. This can look like educators avoiding certain books that address inequities because they find them to be “too sad” or “too scary” for kids.
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Black joy does not mean a life without challenges. Black joy is the indomitable spirit of Black people. Black Joy is our defiance and determination. Black joy is an assertion of our humanity and our ability to be resilient despite racism, and injustice.
Which books are you using that both name injustice AND affirm the brilliance, aspirations, joys, and achievements of Black people?