What is possible when Black women (BW) grant themselves permission to let BE-ing be enough?
Oftentimes, BW feel a sense of moral obligation to tend to the needs of others over the needs of self – an obligation that significantly impacts their personal health and wellbeing. This deeply embedded multi-generational narrative, Strong Black Woman, contributes to a multitude of health disparities ranging from BW being 30% more likely to die from stroke, 42% more likely to die from cancer, and 60% more likely to be diabetic.
By bridging the fields of public health and art education, walking art becomes perfectly positioned to raise awareness about the impact of adopting this narrative. Additionally, Soles of Black Women actively contributes to the discourse of walking as art while adding culturally relevant conversations to the field.
Credits
Walking artists:
Toccara Sublett
Alethea Houston-Thompson
TaNica
Valerie Dallas
Marvetta Castle
Kara Payne
Deanna C. Hughes
Cheree Doggett
Hosted by: The Omni Institute of Black Joy Research
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