Fighting for Justice and Ourselves: Black Changemakers’ Pursuit of Equity and Well-Being
Black changemakers face prolonged exposure to stressful situations, high levels of emotional investment, and the constant burden of battling racial injustice. Because this work is about survival and the ability to thrive as a people, the stakes are high and the job is personal.
In January 2024, CURE hosted a series of listening sessions to understand Black changemakers’ well-being priorities. From these conversations, a powerful narrative emerged about the innate resilience of Black changemakers, their passion for justice and equity, and the wider possibilities for Black well-being.
Black changemakers share a vision for collective care, Black well-being and liberation experienced in all its forms. Community building and connection are at the heart of Black changemakers’ well-being. Black well-being is not just something to experience in the present moment, but a way to reimagine and reshape the future as a world where all people can truly thrive.
This brief summarizes what we heard. It touches on self-care practices and challenges, the conditions needed for Black changemakers to experience and embody both justice and well-being, and what nonprofits and funders can do to support changemakers’ sustainability.
Join us on Thursday, May 23rd at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST for a webinar on our new research brief: Fighting for Justice and Ourselves: Black Changemakers’ Pursuit of Equity and Well-Being. The webinar will highlight key findings and themes from listening sessions held with Black changemakers leading racial equity and justice efforts in nonprofit organizations.
Part of CURE’s new Embodied Justice program, the webinar will include discussion on:
- How racial equity and justice work impacts the health and well-being of Black changemakers
- The importance of Black-centered spaces to support trauma healing, burnout recovery, well-being and joy
- Afro-futuristic visions of liberation and Black well-being that inspire Black changemakers
- What nonprofits and funders can do to support the sustainability and health of Black changemakers
