For Black Americans, following the news can be a psychological challenge. 4 in 5 Black adults say they see or hear racist or racially insensitive coverage about Black people at least sometimes. That’s according to a .
And coverage can be hard to watch even if it isn’t insensitive. While news about violence against Black people is important for communities to know, it can also affect one’s mental health.
This can be a lot to deal with, so some people are trying to change the narrative by adding another emotion to the mix: joy.
This hour, we’re talking to people who are centering Black joy.
We’ll hear from the the owner of a local woodworking business called Black Joy Creations and the founders of a summer camp that is bringing smiles to campers’ faces.
GUESTS:
- Akeera Peterkin: woodworker and founder of . The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-based business sells hand-crafted wood products and leads woodworking classes. Akeera also runs a business as a .
- Camille Hollenquest: Executive of and Co-Founder of .
- Brianna Donald: Co-Chair of and Co-Founder of .
Special thanks to our interns Vy Duong and Talei Ricketson.
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