Aging While Black

Aging While Black We exist to transform the aging landscape by cultivating a vibrant network of partners, innovations, & opportunities that center Black elders.

Join us…‘cause we’re all aging. Stay in-the-know: https://agingwhileblack.co/get-connected/ A platform exploring the intersection of aging and race.

Black elders marched. Organized. And built the political infrastructure that made representation possible — and this wee...
05/01/2026

Black elders marched. Organized. And built the political infrastructure that made representation possible — and this week’s Supreme Court ruling is another attempt to dismantle what they built.

The Court’s 6-3 decision guts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and strikes down Louisiana’s majority-Black congressional district — opening the door to redistricting that erases Black voices and representation across the country.

However, history reminds us that the elders who stood on those front lines didn’t just make history; they showed us the value of our collective power. Now is the time that we must embrace it, draw from it, and carry it forward with the same intention and conviction that got us here.🖤✊🏾

🗓️✨ May kicks off Older Americans Month and the awB team is on the move! You can catch us in two cities, New Orleans and...
05/01/2026

🗓️✨ May kicks off Older Americans Month and the awB team is on the move! You can catch us in two cities, New Orleans and Los Angeles, — working to improve the long-term outcomes for Black elders in America.

📍 New Orleans, LA: The Future of Black Institutions
📍 Los Angeles, CA: Intergenerational Convening & Black Elders Appreciation Day

This month, lets celebrate Black elders and all of the wisdom, joy, and legacy they bring to all of us. 🖤

Join us on this collective journey. ➡️

Meet us at the awB Learning Center this evening for the Family Reunion 2026. Let’s have some fun! 🙂
04/22/2026

Meet us at the awB Learning Center this evening for the Family Reunion 2026. Let’s have some fun! 🙂

Congratulations to Aging While Black board member Edwin Walker on receiving the ASA President’s Award! 🎉The President’...
04/22/2026

Congratulations to Aging While Black board member Edwin Walker on receiving the ASA President’s Award! 🎉

The President’s Award honors individuals whose work has made an outstanding impact on aging services and transformed how communities support older adults. As a Board Member for Aging While Black, his leadership continues to open doors, challenge assumptions, and affirm that Black elders deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported.

We are proud to have his wisdom and vision guiding our work at awB.

Celebrate with us! 🙌🏾

Join us April 20–23 at the awB Learning Center at On Aging 2026, spotlighting the stories, brilliance, and wisdom of Bla...
04/17/2026

Join us April 20–23 at the awB Learning Center at On Aging 2026, spotlighting the stories, brilliance, and wisdom of Black elders through programming that is honest, grounded, and visionary.

We’re bringing the full Aging While Black experience back and we have a packed week lined up for you.

🎥 Beyond the Frame: Aging, HIV and the Cinematic Power of Voice (Mon, 4/20)
🖤 awB 101: Learn about our mission and vision for Aging While Black (Tue, 4/21)
📸 Making the Invisible Visible: A Maine Black Elders Photovoice Project (Tue, 4/21)
🏛️ Black Aging Summit (Tue, 4/21)
🎺We May Not Talk About Death, But We Do Sing About It (Wed, 4/22)
💛awB Horizontals: Learn about of communities of practice across the country (4/22)
✊🏾 Sankofa Empowered: A Movement for the Black Eldering Bill of Rights (Wed, 4/22)
🕯️ awB Family Reunion (Wed, 4/22)
🥽 Vitality Reimagined: Virtual and Augmented Reality for Older Adults (Thu, 4/23)
🫂 The Power of Belonging: Older Adults Moving from Obscurity to Inclusivity (Thu, 4/23)

Stop by the awB Learning Center and experience the week with us. Community, connection, and conversations that matter — all week long.

Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia—yet remain the least studied, supported, and centered in the res...
04/16/2026

Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia—yet remain the least studied, supported, and centered in the research shaping care.

At Aging While Black, we believe our elders deserve care that knows their name, honors their story, and reflects the communities they built. That means showing up in the right rooms and shifting the narrative.

We’re honored that our very own, Jetson will keynote the Summit in Atlanta, bringing a vision grounded in community, culture, and lived experience.

Looking forward to being part of this timely conversation next week.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the awB Learning Center (Regency VI) at On Aging 2026.From awB 101 to the Black A...
04/06/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the awB Learning Center (Regency VI) at On Aging 2026.

From awB 101 to the Black Aging Summit, you can expect real conversations on belonging, visibility, and reimagining Black aging in America.

Have you secured your spot?

04/03/2026

It was nothing but Positive Vibes Only at Aging While Black: Leaving Fingerprints on Eternity during the Modern Elders Academy workshop in Santa Fe, NM. ✨🖤

The room was full, the energy was electric, and the people showed up and showed OUT. ✊🏾 Attendees came ready to reflect, connect, and celebrate what it means to age as Black people — with intention, with joy, and with community.

Hear directly from workshop participants about what the experience meant to them and why centering Black elders in these conversations matters deeply.

Thank you for an amazing experience.

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Welcome to April! April is a full month of in-person connection, shared experiences, and reimaging Black aging for the a...
04/01/2026

Welcome to April!

April is a full month of in-person connection, shared experiences, and reimaging Black aging for the awB team.

We’ll be in Atlanta for and the Summit, raising awareness about dementia in our community and shifting the narrative on Black aging.

Join us on this journey.

The Province Council in Dallas was a real example of what Black institutions have always known how to do: build, sustai...
03/31/2026

The Province Council in Dallas was a real example of what Black institutions have always known how to do: build, sustain, and pass it on.

These aren’t just organizations. They are ecosystems of belonging, accountability, and legacy. This picture is a reflection of that legacy across 50 years.

For Black elders who have given decades to these spaces, that investment is woven into who we are as a community today.

Let’s honor what our institutions have built, and remain committed to what they’ll continue to create. 🖤

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