Honor the Past. Shape the Future.

It is important to us to share this message on the first day of Black History Month. As we unapologetically celebrate, we pause to honor the wisdom, resilience, and invaluable contributions of our Black elders who have shaped not just our community, but our nation....

In This Moment – Look to the Elders!

In times of rapid change and uncertainty, we often find ourselves searching for a sense of stability and direction. Amid this quest, we sometimes overlook one of our most profound sources of wisdom and resilience: our elders. For Black elders especially, whose lives...

Three Important Words

At Aging While Black, we envision a society where Black elders are celebrated, supported, and empowered to thrive. This vision is inspired by the lives of individuals like my great grandparents, Walter and Rebecca Whitfield. Growing up next door to them, their impact...

awB with Jo Ann Jenkins Part II

We are thrilled to share the second and final part of our conversation with AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins. In part 1, we discussed Jenkins’ experience as a dynamic leader in the space, her thoughts on how we strengthen this community and really support Aging Black...