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To reflect on a community-engaged program that centers joy and explores the complexities of co-creating space with Black middle school girls.

July 26, 2026CatalystOpen Access

Joy and Rage: A Critical Reflection of Co-Creating Black Girl Space

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To reflect on a community-engaged program that centers joy and explores the complexities of co-creating space with Black middle school girls.
Developed and facilitated weekly sessions involving Afro-Caribbean dance, letter writing, and photovoice research.
Navigated multiple roles as alumna, researcher, mentor, and facilitator to build trust and community engagement.
Situational analysis framed within Black studies and developmental science.
The integration of joy as a political strategy improved engagement in the educational space for Black girls.
Insights reveal the importance of understanding community complexities over solely focusing on findings.

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Reflection documents community-engaged program with Black girls, highlighting joy and complexity in scholarship.

Alexandria C. Onuoha (2026) studied this question.

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