Kleaver Cruz's 'The Black Joy Project' Is A Literary And Visual Celebration Of Black Resilience.

ACTIVIST AND EDUCATOR KLEAVER CRUZ'S FORTHCOMING BOOK UNVEILS THE VIBRANT THREADS OF BLACK JOY ACROSS THE WORLD.

As the visionary behind The Black Joy Project, Cruz has created a literary and visual love letter to the Black individuals who resist oppression and thrive. Drawing inspiration from a real-world initiative launched in 2015, Cruz’s book celebrates the flame of Black joy and its role as a source of healing and renewal for people of diverse backgrounds and identities. ESSENCE by BY SHELBY STEWART·UPDATED NOVEMBER 6, 2023.

Featuring 117 full-color photos and eight breathtaking essays on a force that fuels Black life all around the globe, this is Humans of New York meets The Black Book.