Voices of
Black elders
My Secret to Good Health
Mrs. Flossie Davis
Collective Resilience
Mr. Moriba Kelsey
Sharing
Our
Resilience
A critical component of our work is to conduct and chronicle interviews around personal stories of resilience.
Tales of endurance, longevity and acts of agency in the face of structural barriers to Black Health, Quality of Life and other inequalities deserve to be a part of our legacy.
We all have stories of resilience.
WHat is yours?
Below are initial questions of consideration as efforts to validate our formal questionare are underway.
How do you see your voice, your story and your history being honored by this endeavor?
If you had to list a couple of proudest moments, achievements what would be number one?
Have you ever struggled with feelings of bitterness or resentment, and how have you managed these feelings?
How have your perspectives on life and society changed over the years?
What are the things that bring you the most joy and satisfaction in your daily life?
What advice would you give to the younger generation about maintaining a positive mindset in the face of adversity?
How do you maintain hope and optimism in difficult times?
What have been your key practices for maintaining physical health and energy?
Can you share a story about a significant challenge you faced and how you overcame it?
What have been the most important support systems at various times in your life? Have they changed with time?
Share your story.
Did these prompts stir up a story in you? Share it with us.