A Note from Our Co-Authors

As Black women descended from West and Central Africa, from the Caribbean, and from enslaved Africans brought to the United States, we have all been subject to the myth of Black inferiority.

Too familiar are the heartaches endured as a result of this pervasive racism. Too grave are the lived experiences of loss and destruction. Liberation Table is a space for Black people to redefine ourselves and emerge with a new understanding of Blackness.

We understand Blackness as a compass gifted to us by our ancestors, guiding us to liberation and expression. It leads us back to ourselves while carrying us into the future. The more connected we are to our Blackness, the more grounded we become in our power.

Liberation Table offers an opportunity for Black people to gather in community. Our connections to our ancestors and each other have the power to heal our wounds, freeing us to experience life in all its beauty and possibility. We are grateful to contribute to this Guide and hope that it will foster the transformational conversation, intergenerational healing, and expansive love that Black people so deserve.

With Love,