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The revolutionary power of Black joy

TED 2021Apr 20210 views

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What exactly is Black joy? It's the "indescribable joy that comes from being able to live and thrive despite all the obstacles and barriers of living in anti-Blackness," says community organizer and queer activist Miracle Jones. "Part of it is a hope that things will soon get better and part of it is a celebration of still being here." And she explains why this sense of pride and hope is another crucial component of the racial justice movement.