Unlocking Joy: Black Smiles In The Dark

A decade ago, carlton mackey founded black men smile as the internet was overwhelmed with images of death, anger, and unrest in the wake of the police killing of michael brown. mackey. Black excellence, black smiles, black happiness, black love kadejaha black joy, to me, means celebrating the beauty, resilience, and richness of black culture, history, and. A simple curve, a gentle rise, the corners of your mouth surprise, a key so small, yet so profound, unlocks the joy that can be found. In moments dark or tinged with gray,.