The words of the poet Lucille Clifton capture the spirit of survival and resistance familiar to many Black people throughout the African diaspora. What does it look like to celebrate in solidarity?

Rev. Riana Shaw Robinson (she/her) is a preacher, pastor, and prophet. Riana is passionate about speaking the truth in love, offering a constant invitation for people to see themselves as beloved, and providing various ways to respond to the command to love God, self, and neighbor. She is the Birthing Pastor of Miriam’s Song Church.