How a few of our fave lightworkers honor and center their Blackness year-round.
– KEYS SOULCARE
Sharing our individual and communal experiences make us human. By honoring our differences, we create endless opportunities to live richer, more authentic lives. Today, we’re centering Black voices and sharing quotes from lightworkers on how Black identity, joy, and soulcare impacts their lives.
“It’s important for us to find joy. When we used to do in-person signings for [my book], How We Fight White Supremacy, the thing that I would write in a lot of people’s books was, I hope you find joy here. I think that there are so many tough things about racism, but there are so many beautiful things about being Black. And, I don’t want us to lose sight of those things as we fight.” — Kenya Rankin, award-winning author, journalist, editor, host
“Every single thing that came to try to kill us has failed. We’re still here. Generationally, we come from survivors who found this beautiful alchemy to be able to source joy out of sludge.” — Vanessa Garrison, GirlTrek co-founder and COO
“If I am going to be here at the salon working all day, I’m going to make it as joyful as I can — not save something beautiful to wear for a rainy day. This is my life right now. So, I’m going to express myself by listening to the best music and having beautiful things around me.” — Kadi Lee, haircolorist and Highbrow Hippie co-founder
“I’m very adamant about not expending energy on things that don’t bring me joy — whether that’s work, where I live, the music I listen to. I think that’s imperative.” — Vic Styles, content creator
“Within the Black community, a lot of people don’t really talk about mental health or [they] still feel like it’s taboo. I’m the offspring of immigrant, Caribbean parents, so mental health is not something that they really talked about. [By] talking about my struggles, how I’ve worked through them, or how I’m continuously trying to overcome them, I’ve been able to inspire others to think more deeply about their mental health and even seek out therapy, which is incredible.” — Chrissy Rutherford, brand consultant
“Just slowing down and saying, ‘I’m taking time to stand in my worth today. I’m showing up with my words. I’m dressing in my worth, and I’m moving through whatever beauty application honors that worth.’ Or, even doing something as simple as actually stopping to smell a flower as we pass it.” — Lalah Delia, spiritual writer and wellness educator
“My personal ethos is to stay curious: to read, to explore, and to experience. But, most importantly? To try new things. Another thing I also advocate is deeply listening. We all could do better — by ourselves and others — if we listened to understand instead of listening to respond.” — Justin Shiels, So.Curious founder and artist
Community love is soulcare. In what ways can you give back to your community? Share in the comments!
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