The First Edition of The Library of Black Wellness Newsletter is Live
Thank you all so much for the constant support of me and my prolific use of creative free will.
Below is a preview of the Library’s first newsletter post. To read it in full, click here—and be sure to subscribe!
Dear friends,
I’m thrilled to welcome you to the first edition of the Library of Black Wellness Newsletter, an extension of the living archive dedicated to creative works that have shaped, preserved, and expanded Black wellness across generations. Each monthly issue will spotlight new additions to the library, highlight my favorite finds, and feature one monthly long read, typically a book, that I believe belongs at the heart of our conversations on Black wellness. Along the way, I’ll share insights, reflections, and stories about why these works matter and how they continue to guide us.
📚 New Additions
Liberating Abortion
Co-authored by Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone, this book delves into the lives of hidden historical figures and examines the complex interplay between race, class, and reproductive rights. Sherman, also known as “The Beyonce of Abortion Storytelling,” has once again humanized an issue that is so often not.
Womanly Magazine Issue No. 4: Black Maternal Health
This issue of Womanly comprehensively explores Black maternal health through personal narratives, expert interviews, and educational articles. It also shares powerful birth stories and reflections on motherhood through really beautiful photo essays.
Meet Johanna: Pilates Instructor and Wellness Diversity Advocate
This article profiles Johanna Thompson, a Pilates instructor who advocates for diversity in the wellness space. She focuses on making wellness more inclusive, particularly for women of color, and is working on eradicating elitism from Pilates—which is very much needed.
Read the full post to see my favorite finds and the monthly long read—hint: it’s a very popular book written by a very well-known author—and subscribe to the Library of Black Wellness’ monthly newsletter!
