As we fight for economic autonomy and the ability to tell our own stories, it’s also deeply important that we rest and take care of ourselves. “We’ve spent decades — centuries — demanding a seat at tables that were never built for us, only to be met with performative gestures, shifting policies, and structural barriers that remain intact despite surface-level DEI initiatives,” says Dr. Lia Knox, a licensed professional counselor. This constant tug of war wears away at Black people over time and as Toni Morrison famously said, racism is a distraction that keeps us from doing our work. “Black Space HQ exists because we know healing and liberation happen when we are the architects of our own spaces,” Dr. Knox declares. “We are not waiting for approval, funding, or permission to prioritize Black mental wellness, innovation, and leadership. Instead, we are designing the rooms, setting the agenda, and ensuring our collective voices dictate the future.”
