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We Welcome Each Other as “Kin Folk”
At the Black Joy Retreat, we greet one another as Kin Folk, a term rooted in Southern Black traditions that reminds us we are connected beyond bloodlines. In a world that often fragments and isolates Black people, “Kin Folk” calls us back to collective care, shared history, and communal belonging. This simple greeting affirms that no one arrives as a stranger. We arrive as family.
At the Black Joy Retreat, we don’t just recover from racial trauma. We create space, for Black families to rest, reconnect, and rediscover the power of joy together.
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Celebrating 5 Years of Black Joy
The Joy Doesn't End
When the Retreat Does.
For five years, the Black Joy Retreat has created
space for rest, laughter, connection, and belonging
in the outdoors.
Now, we're bringing a little of that joy
directly to your mailbox.
Introducing the Black Joy Mail Club!
A Personal Note
A monthly reflection from Rhonda.
A Beautiful Artifact
A collectible card celebrating
Black outdoor stories and history.
A Joy Practice
A simple invitation to make
more room for joy.
$5/month or $60/year
One little envelope. A whole lot of Black Joy.
EXPLORE THE BLACK JOY MAIL CLUB →
Race and Faith’s mission is to challenge racism and advance understanding to foster a more just world