There are some memories that photographs cannot capture. A picture can remind us what someone looked like. A recording can preserve the sound of a beloved voice. But scent—scent has the uncanny ability to bring a person back into the room. Sometimes all it takes is a...

Aging happens at life's intersections. At Aging While Black, we consistently call attention to the intersection of aging and race because we believe no one experiences aging through a single lens. The opportunities we have known and the communities that have embraced...

Juneteenth has always told the truth about this country.  It is a story of freedom announced late, resisted fiercely, and to date still not fully realized. It is a reminder that in America, Black freedom has always been contested, uneven, and incomplete. Juneteenth is...

Ten years ago, at the age of 65, I became a certified personal trainer. It was not a career I had planned, particularly at an age when many people are looking forward to retirement. When I began my personal fitness journey in my early forties, I never imagined I would...

by Candace Walker I didn’t start Generation Connect as a business idea. I started it as survival. Picture this. A single mom. A multigenerational household. Teenagers who move at the speed of WiFi and a seasoned adult who just wants the phone to stop asking for...

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...

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...

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...

In these challenging times, focused disequilibrium offers a powerful way to navigate uncertainty. It’s about holding steady amidst chaos, embracing discomfort without being consumed by it. This mindset involves moving with strategy rather than fear, finding support in your tribe and village, and preserving yourself through rest and boundaries. By embracing focused disequilibrium, we can stand in the center of the storm, unshaken and committed to what truly matters.

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....