To Live and Stay Lyfted

Bush sees herself as a disrupter and change agent. “I create movement in community for people who are voiceless,” she says, “but it all comes from the grassroots.” For Bush, the ability to shift to fill the needs of those in her community is freedom. She believes that education and the respect it brings is freedom.

The Syphax Freedom Fairytale

Together, they remind us that the best things in life come in their own time—love and success come with hard work. Tracey and Cheri Syphax do not take for granted that they get to enjoy the freedom they’ve earned along the way. Instead, like everything else, they share it.

Black Reverence Chair, a Ritual for Joy and Affirmation

Explore the transformative ritual of the Black Reverence Chair, a gathering fostering joy and affirmation amid the trauma of state-sanctioned anti-Black violence. Learn about its origins, the power of celebratory witness, and the creation of an energetic archive to counter narratives of brutality. Join the movement for healing and communal celebration.

Juneteenth: Love & Liberty

As many honor and celebrate Juneteenth, Kim Russell’s, “Juneteenth: Love & Liberty,” challenges Independence Day narratives. Explore the profound celebration of Black liberation and freedom, reflecting on historical complexities. Russell’s words echo the unapologetic spirit of Juneteenth, inviting you to partake in a jubilee that transcends timelines and honors the audacity of Black joy.