BLACK CULTURE

Why We Treat Black Elders Like Royalty in Our Community

A reflective essay honoring Black elders and ancestors

Black man and elderly Black woman sitting on a bench in grayscale | Photo by Edward Eyer via Pexels

Black elders are royalty in the Black community. We listen to their stories attentively, empathize with their experiences, rejoice in their longevity, and treat them with kindness and respect because they've earned their seat at the…