Aging While Black Blog

Recently, we had the privilege of engaging Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP, around Aging While Black. Jo Ann brings a unique perspective to this work as a Black woman who leads not only a major organization dedicated to aging, but also the largest non-profit, nonpartisan...

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...

In a world where change is the only constant, the Aging While Black (awB) community has stood as a beacon of hope, resilience, and empowerment for Black elders across the country. As we reflect on the past year, we're filled with excitement and gratitude for the...

Whatever my expectations were when we launched Aging While Black (awB) in February, they have been far exceeded by what has transpired. The enthusiastic response, unsolicited expressions of interest and the deep levels of engagement have been positively overwhelming....

The energy in the room seemed to rise with each minute of the 10 I spoke. I was at Southern University, a HBCU in my hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, last month to give a TEDx talk introducing the ideas behind Aging While Black (#awB). Afterwards, a millennial said...