Episode 18 ~ Kleaver Cruz aka THE Dominican Diaspora Dreamer !

In this powerful and soul-centered conversation, we sit with Kleaver Cruz, author of The Black Joy Project, to explore Black joy not as a trend—but as a tool of resistance, a strategy for survival, and a declaration of power.

Kleaver, a community organizer and founder of The Black Joy Project, has dedicated his work to uplifting stories that remind us that Black life is not solely defined by struggle—but by brilliance, creativity, tenderness, and triumph. Through their storytelling and organizing, they reframe joy as political, intentional, and deeply rooted in collective memory.

Together, we unpack the power of language—how the words we use shape narratives, movements, and even our self-concept. We reflect  ...