Out of love for Black community, culture/arts & wellness, visionary community builder @Sifublack in partnership w @juliaforboston est. Black Joy Day, which was officially celebrated in Boston today. In this thread are tools, images, gifts that inform my joy. Share some of yours. 
New Edition always makes my playlist. Today's list also included Jonathan McReynolds, Chloe, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Nina Simone, Brandy, The Temptations, Remy Ma, Mary J. Blige & John Coltrane.
Rockin' my baldie, a black turtleneck, hoop earrings & my nose ring always brings me joy. Those last 3 words remind me, Anita Baker was on my playlist too y'all!
Spending time w/Cora always gives me joy. Recently we went to watch the sunrise together at the beach, went kayaking & then lay on our backs in the grass, staring at the clouds, describing what we each saw & making up stories.
Conan loves me fiercely, unconditionally & helped me to heal the broken places from past traumas, to deem myself worthy of his awesome & abundant love for me. Our union has deepened my joy immensely.
My Dad often says, "You are only innocent once, & once is not enough." I want my joy to be so bright, transferrable & enduring that it rivals the innocence & joy of little Ayanna. Putting in the work daily to make it so.
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