Too often, Black elders are seen only through the lens of vulnerability, when in truth they are pillars of ingenuity and wisdom,” said Jetson. “This book is an invitation to communities, advocates, institutions, and policymakers to not only recognize the realities of Black elders—but to respond with action that affirms their place and transforms the yousystems around them. Aging While Black is about building a future where Black elders are not just surviving, but leading and thriving.”

Aging While Black: A Radical Reimagining of Aging and Race in America is an urgent and heartfelt call to rethink how aging is understood and experienced in America for Black elders.

At a time when the U.S. faces a rapidly aging population, widening health disparities, and deepening racial divides, Jetson’s new book is both a wake-up call and a blueprint/call to action for transformative change. Blending personal narrative, cultural insight, and years of public service experience, Jetson challenges prevailing assumptions about aging—particularly for Black Americans who have lived at the intersection of systemic racism and structural inequity.

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