Racial justice, as envisioned by Bayo Akomolafe, transcends traditional frameworks of equity and fairness to embrace a deeply relational philosophy that reimagines our interconnectedness. It is an evolving tapestry woven with the threads of radical vulnerability, healing, and communal storytelling. Racial justice requires more than the dismantling of institutional barriers; it demands a profound reckoning with the histories and traumas that shape our collective psyche. It is a call to listen deeply to the silences and the whispers of those at the margins, to honor the wisdom in their lived experiences. In essence, racial justice is a dynamic process of co-creation, fostering spaces where diverse identities can flourish, and new narratives of belonging and empowerment can emerge.
See also: black lives, slave trade, white supremacy, intergenerational trauma, political action