EbonyJanice: Softness as Resistance- Black Girl Luxury & the Revolution of Rest

Today we’re joined by EbonyJanice, author of 'All the Black Girls Are Activists', for an expansive conversation that weaves together themes of activism, identity, rest, and ancestral wisdom. Through personal narratives and cultural insights, Ebony explores how activism manifests in the daily existence of Black women, challenging traditional definitions of resistance and self-care. The discussion explores the complexities of Black Girl Luxury, examining how privilege intersects with responsibility while unpacking the revolutionary act of choosing softness in a world that demands hardness. From the historical context of reparations to the spiritual significance of ancestral veneration, this conversation offers a rich exploration of healing, identity, and the divine right to wellness within the Black community.

Guest Spotlight: EbonyJanice is the founder and CEO of The Free People Project and The EbonyJanice Project, and author of "All The Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit Of Dreams As Radical Resistance." A cultural anthropologist and spiritual mentor, she created the "Dream Yourself Free" program supporting Black women in healing and pleasure prioritization. She founded Black Girl Mixtape, a platform elevating Black women's intellectual authority, and led the All The Black Girls Are Bestsellers Campaign, raising over a million dollars to support Black femme authors through independent bookstores. EbonyJanice holds degrees in Cultural Anthropology, Political Science, and a Masters in Social Change, focusing on Spiritual Leadership, Womanist Theology, and Racial Justice.

Episode Takeaways:

• Activism manifests in various forms, including the revolutionary act of rest and self-care
• The journey to softness requires unlearning societal expectations and embracing vulnerability
• Ancestral veneration provides crucial guidance for understanding identity and purpose
• Black Girl Luxury encompasses more than materialism—it's about divine right to wellness
• Community healing requires acknowledging both collective trauma and joy

Want to get in touch? Maybe you have an AITA you need solving or a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! 

Be Well Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward.

Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert.

Be Well Sis is an editaudio collaboration.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.