The Collective Grief of Black Culture

A Reflection on Trauma and Resilience

The concept of collective grief speaks to the shared experience of sorrow and loss within a community, shaped profoundly by cultural history, shared struggles, and the memory of trauma. In the context of Black culture, collective grief is interwoven with the enduring legacies of slavery, systemic racism, and ongoing social injustices. The recent Super Bowl halftime show, featuring…