In a world full of doom and gloom, finding joy where you can is key – and amid Black History Month, we asked 12 women what Black joy means to them and how they express it.

In a world full of doom and gloom, finding joy where you can is key u2013 and amid Black History Month, we asked 12 women what Black joy means to them and how they express it.

12 Black women share what Black joy means to them

 Anne Marie-Imafidon, keynote speaker, presenter and creator of the award-winning social enterprise Stemettes

Saadiya Yusuf, host and producer of The Invisible Crisis Podcast

Afiya Chohollo, technical programme manager at Onfido

Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir, founder & director of Moonlight Experiences 

Chauntelle Lewis, inclusive communities manager 

Daniella Genas, business growth strategist

Fiona Frimpong, founder of Carpé Publicity

Ebinehita Iyere, founder of Milk Honey Bees

Natalie Bent, co-founder of Little Scholars Playground 

Teb Moema, founder of floral design agency Moema Floral Design

Lisa Smith, partner at Deloitte 

Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa, chief technology officer, Greenpeace International

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“Being able to experience unadulterated happiness as a Black person is joy personified.”

Black History Month: 12 Black women share what Black joy means to them