by Kali Graves | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Black institutions are not just part of the story of aging in America. They may be the most underutilized infrastructure we have for shaping it. I saw that clearly in a moment I did not plan. It happened in a brief exchange, no more than fifteen minutes, with six...
by Kali Graves | Feb 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
This February feels heavy in my bones. This is not the heaviness of despair. Rather, this is the weight you feel when you pick up something you know you cannot drop, but still find it hard to carry. On the 14th, I turned 70. This month, I am also marking 39 years of...
by Kali Graves | May 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Power and Presence of Aging While Black at On Aging 2025 Something remarkable happened in Orlando. It wasn’t just the sunshine or the crowded convention halls—it was the unmistakable presence of a movement. Aging While Black showed up and showed out at On Aging...
by Kali Graves | Feb 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
These are disturbing and challenging times. Over the past few weeks, I have spoken with many friends and colleagues who are experiencing this moment in deeply personal and painful ways. Some are wrestling with profound uncertainty about the future, while others are...
by Kali Graves | Feb 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
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....
