The audacity of Black joy: 5 viral moments to make you smile
The past few weeks have been a depressing reminder that this world will perpetually disappoint us. From people still finding time for racism in the midst of a war, to the Western media being right on cue with their predictable, prejudiced coverage, and of course the pandemic raging on, many of us have been left feeling like…
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So let’s take a moment to take a breath, revel in these moments of happiness, and remember that the audacity of Black joy in the midst of this chaotic world can be the perfect form of resistance.
If you haven’t been watching Abbott Elementary, drop everything you’re doing, start immediately, and thank us later! Then check out this clip of the show’s talented star and creator, Quinta Brunson, celebrating and uplifting a deserving teacher.
In this week’s edition of kids say the darndest things, British-Nigerian actor and comedian Tolu Ogunmefun and the never-aging Gabrielle Union were both shaded by their toddlers, reminding us that your kids will never miss an opportunity to humble you.
A must-follow online platform for Black excellence, Because of them we can gave us this welcome update on the Ghanian teacher Owura Kwadwo Hottish, who once taught his students about computers by drawing the Microsoft Windows screen on his classroom chalkboard every day.
How can you not smile at these incredible kids? The caption says it all…“the purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
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