Life is more than struggle and survival. It is also abundant and flourishing. Even in the harshest conditions, life is jealous for itself, and love finds a way. In addition to remembering the suffering of our ancestors, we must also highlight their joys and victories. The stories of our ancestry teach us that in the face of the violent history and a callous present, some of us have dared to laugh. Some of us dared to pop gum, double dutch, forget our troubles, experiment, invent, pun, love ourselves, love one another, and love the culture that we’ve made. Our past has embraced highs and lows, inspiration from the Continent, and innovation across the Oceanic. Black artists continue to depict our dynamic experiences as people of African descent. Today, we dare to create art as an act of joy and resistance.

TODAY’S PRACTICE: Draw or color in a coloring book as you feel inspired.

DAILY REFLECTION:  When do you feel inspired? What makes you feel most creative?

TAKE ACTION:  Invite guests to join you for your Liberation Table next weekend. Ensure you have printed a Liberation Table Guide for each of your guests.