Beyond The Magic: LySaundra

August 16, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

Joy, I've learned, is a posture of living, not just momentary happiness. Authentic joy can exist even during chaos.

Beyond The Magic: Desireé

August 09, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

I don't believe that I need to counter the stereotypes, expectations, and assumptions. I didn't create them, so it's not my job.

Beyond The Magic: Kayla

August 02, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

[Black excellence] is us existing and minding our business.

Beyond The Magic: Courtney

June 21, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

“Black Girl Magic is what makes us unique and unlike any other ethnic/gender group. We are the sparkle in society. The stars, the light, the dark sky. We are radiant.”

Beyond The Magic: Anita

June 14, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

“[Black girl magic] is the essence of who we are; it flows through our joints and muscles, it welcomes others into our soul, and makes us magnetic.”

On Black Grief & Black Joy

October 12, 2020 by LySaundra Campbell in At The Well

Think about it: Black joy exists despite. If we can have joy despite the chaos, I wonder what we would be capable of if and when injustices are eradicated.