The Black Joy Projectis an extension of author Kleaver Cruz’s real-world initiative of the same name. An educator and activist, in their book Cruz shines a light on Black joy as a revolutionary act and a source of healing and regeneration for Black people of all backgrounds and identities. International in scale, fist-raising in the prose, and chockfull of gorgeous works by dozens of acclaimed artists, The Black Joy Project does what no other book has ever done in words and art, putting joy on the same track as protest and resistance. This event was recorded live on November 19, 2024.