Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD
@kamilahmajied.bsky.social
Professor of Social Work | Justice sustainability consultant | Mental health therapist | Clinical educator | Researcher | Author of “Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living” 🪷 https://www.kamilahmajied.com
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"Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living" by Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD. Now available from Sounds True!
www.kamilahmajied.com
Joyfully Just (Sounds True, 2024) is full of liberating practices, exercises, and wisdom from Black cultural traditions and Buddhism to help us bring forth courage, transform grief, defeat injustice, and manifest joy 📖 www.kamilahmajied.com/joyfully-just #booksky #books #authors #meditations
If you’re at the 2025 National Women’s Studies Association Conference this week, guess what? I’m here, too! On Friday at 10am, I’ll be presenting “The Creative Resistance of Global Majority Women throughout Herstory” with Dr. Sarina Saturn and Dr. Taylor Geyton …
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
If you’re at the 2025 National Women’s Studies Association Conference this week, guess what? I’m here, too! On Friday at 10am, I’ll be presenting “The Creative Resistance of Global Majority Women throughout Herstory” with Dr. Sarina Saturn and Dr. Taylor Geyton …
October 17 is national Black Poetry Day! To celebrate, I’m sharing a portion of my poetic tribute to Rev. Dr. Larry Ward—whose beautiful book of poetry, “Morning Night,” is now available: www.thelotusinstitute.org/morning-night
October 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
October 17 is national Black Poetry Day! To celebrate, I’m sharing a portion of my poetic tribute to Rev. Dr. Larry Ward—whose beautiful book of poetry, “Morning Night,” is now available: www.thelotusinstitute.org/morning-night
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this tribute to Rev. Dr. Ward. May his beautiful insights and life force endure forever!
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September 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this tribute to Rev. Dr. Ward. May his beautiful insights and life force endure forever!
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Celebrating the life and work of our friend and teacher Reverend Dr. Larry Ward, with love and gratitude for the way he embodied all the wisdom, kindness, and courage he taught. The blessedness of him and his teachings will endure forever.
August 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Celebrating the life and work of our friend and teacher Reverend Dr. Larry Ward, with love and gratitude for the way he embodied all the wisdom, kindness, and courage he taught. The blessedness of him and his teachings will endure forever.
So much #gratitude going out to everyone who made "Rooted & Connected: Faith, Identity, and the African Diaspora" at @iaamuseum.bsky.social happen! (1/3 🧵)
August 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
So much #gratitude going out to everyone who made "Rooted & Connected: Faith, Identity, and the African Diaspora" at @iaamuseum.bsky.social happen! (1/3 🧵)
Join us at @iaamuseum.bsky.social in Charleston, SC on Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 pm — that’s tomorrow night! ✨Rooted & Connected – Faith, Identity & the African Diaspora ✨ iaamuseum.org/event/rooted...
August 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Join us at @iaamuseum.bsky.social in Charleston, SC on Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 pm — that’s tomorrow night! ✨Rooted & Connected – Faith, Identity & the African Diaspora ✨ iaamuseum.org/event/rooted...
“We must become more familiar with our inner spaciousness-where the pleasure of resting in awareness is accessible, sacred & healing.” – Rashid Hughes 🔥 Check out this October 16-19 retreat with Rashid Hughes, Kate Johnson & Gaylon Ferguson: "Finding Courage In A World On Fire"
Finding Courage In A World On Fire - The Garrison Institute
Inspired by Rashid Hughes’ contemplative framework: R.E.S.T.-A Practice for the Tired & Weary and Gaylon Ferguson’s Welcoming Beginner’s Mind, this retreat invites a return to the natural ease and wis...
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August 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“We must become more familiar with our inner spaciousness-where the pleasure of resting in awareness is accessible, sacred & healing.” – Rashid Hughes 🔥 Check out this October 16-19 retreat with Rashid Hughes, Kate Johnson & Gaylon Ferguson: "Finding Courage In A World On Fire"
Today we honor the birthday of the man who said, “You think your pain and your heartache are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.” Born Aug. 2, 1954, James Baldwin wrote with an ethos of justice infused with humanitarian love, inspiring activists & writers around the world.
August 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today we honor the birthday of the man who said, “You think your pain and your heartache are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.” Born Aug. 2, 1954, James Baldwin wrote with an ethos of justice infused with humanitarian love, inspiring activists & writers around the world.
"Facing the Music of our Times with Metta" - Shout out to all the peacemakers vibing out with Black music as we advance liberation and justice in the world! tricycle.org/article/faci...
July 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
"Facing the Music of our Times with Metta" - Shout out to all the peacemakers vibing out with Black music as we advance liberation and justice in the world! tricycle.org/article/faci...
🚨New article alert! My latest writing for @tricyclemag.bsky.social is out: “Facing the Music of Our Times with Metta: Tapping into African American wisdom through song”
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Facing the Music of Our Times with Metta
Tapping into African American wisdom through song
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July 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
🚨New article alert! My latest writing for @tricyclemag.bsky.social is out: “Facing the Music of Our Times with Metta: Tapping into African American wisdom through song”
tricycle.org/article/faci...
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So looking forward to being a panelist for “Rooted & Connected – Faith, Identity & the African Diaspora,” the interfaith dialogue on Thurs, 8/14, 6:30pm at @iaamuseum.bsky.social !
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July 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
So looking forward to being a panelist for “Rooted & Connected – Faith, Identity & the African Diaspora,” the interfaith dialogue on Thurs, 8/14, 6:30pm at @iaamuseum.bsky.social !
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The historic and inspiring Signs Of The Times tour is organized by fantastic Harlem-based organization While We Are Still Here. Learn more & show your support at whilewearestillhere.org! #harlem #blackhistory #nyc
July 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The historic and inspiring Signs Of The Times tour is organized by fantastic Harlem-based organization While We Are Still Here. Learn more & show your support at whilewearestillhere.org! #harlem #blackhistory #nyc
A shout out to everyone who attended Pride marches and protests in June! 🌈 I left the NYC protest even more certain in my knowing that queer joy is power and that there is great joy in resilience. #pride #pridemonth #joyfullyjust
July 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A shout out to everyone who attended Pride marches and protests in June! 🌈 I left the NYC protest even more certain in my knowing that queer joy is power and that there is great joy in resilience. #pride #pridemonth #joyfullyjust
Dr. Ayo Yetunde has written a fantastic book on the spiritual wisdom of Prince, as well as a great new article on Black music and honoring the impact of Black culture: stlargusnews.com/op-ed-celebr...
Happy Black Music Month!
#BlackMusicMonth #Prince #newbook
Happy Black Music Month!
#BlackMusicMonth #Prince #newbook
June 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Dr. Ayo Yetunde has written a fantastic book on the spiritual wisdom of Prince, as well as a great new article on Black music and honoring the impact of Black culture: stlargusnews.com/op-ed-celebr...
Happy Black Music Month!
#BlackMusicMonth #Prince #newbook
Happy Black Music Month!
#BlackMusicMonth #Prince #newbook
Reflecting on this guidance from Toni Morrison as I pray for all those weeping amidst the rubble of lie-driven bombs.
June 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Reflecting on this guidance from Toni Morrison as I pray for all those weeping amidst the rubble of lie-driven bombs.
Do you ever wonder what Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross and countless other Black musicians could have created if they did not have to worry about homophobia and transphobia as they expressed themselves through their art? …
(1/3) #BlackMusicMonth #pride🌈
(1/3) #BlackMusicMonth #pride🌈
June 20, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Do you ever wonder what Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross and countless other Black musicians could have created if they did not have to worry about homophobia and transphobia as they expressed themselves through their art? …
(1/3) #BlackMusicMonth #pride🌈
(1/3) #BlackMusicMonth #pride🌈
I am so grateful today and every day to all the Black people who have been modeling how to liberate ourselves from tyranny for centuries. Happy Juneteenth!
June 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I am so grateful today and every day to all the Black people who have been modeling how to liberate ourselves from tyranny for centuries. Happy Juneteenth!
When we turn towards injustice with courage, our creativity and humor flow forth like a river! 🌊 #protest sign highlights via @mamasissiesays.bsky.social
Best signs from Hands Off Part 2 ✨ #politics #humor #news #comedy #darkhumor #politicalcomedy
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June 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
When we turn towards injustice with courage, our creativity and humor flow forth like a river! 🌊 #protest sign highlights via @mamasissiesays.bsky.social
Black Music Month is a great time to check out books on Black music by Black people! Here are some of my current favorites. I'd love to know more about your favorite books and Black bookstores (I've suggested some at the end) -- let me know in the comments! #BlackMusicMonth #bookrecommendations 🧵
June 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Black Music Month is a great time to check out books on Black music by Black people! Here are some of my current favorites. I'd love to know more about your favorite books and Black bookstores (I've suggested some at the end) -- let me know in the comments! #BlackMusicMonth #bookrecommendations 🧵
Prince is the artist on my mind and record player today. The lyric of the day? “ I guess that once you go divide this precious land, this precious land will divide you”. Drop your favorite Prince line in the comments. Happy birthday Prince and Happy Black Music Month.
June 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Prince is the artist on my mind and record player today. The lyric of the day? “ I guess that once you go divide this precious land, this precious land will divide you”. Drop your favorite Prince line in the comments. Happy birthday Prince and Happy Black Music Month.
Happy Pride and Happy Black Music Month! Black music, from the souls of Black people in every genre, is a wisdom practice. In my book Joyfully Just, I offer a lot of practices to help us drop into the wisdom of Black music and engage it to experience more joy. Here's one! ⬇️
#BlackMusicMonth
#BlackMusicMonth
June 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Happy Pride and Happy Black Music Month! Black music, from the souls of Black people in every genre, is a wisdom practice. In my book Joyfully Just, I offer a lot of practices to help us drop into the wisdom of Black music and engage it to experience more joy. Here's one! ⬇️
#BlackMusicMonth
#BlackMusicMonth
Need some good news? The President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore's words are inspiring -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oMv... -- and the Pope's response is worth a listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=navB...
Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s Message to the United Nations - Africa Will Not Kneel
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May 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Need some good news? The President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore's words are inspiring -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oMv... -- and the Pope's response is worth a listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=navB...
Reposted by Dr. Kamilah Majied, MSW, PhD
Trump has fired the Black woman who serves as Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, and replaced her with an unqualified white man with no experience, his personal criminal defense lawyer, Todd Blanche.
Trump Fires Black Librarian, Hires Unqualified White Man
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May 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Trump has fired the Black woman who serves as Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, and replaced her with an unqualified white man with no experience, his personal criminal defense lawyer, Todd Blanche.
This week, I was honored to gift copies of Joyfully Just to graduating CSUMB students who won awards for their excellence--and also to Lyndon Tarver, director of the Monterey County NAACP, and Tyller Williamson, mayor of Monterey🎓
May 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This week, I was honored to gift copies of Joyfully Just to graduating CSUMB students who won awards for their excellence--and also to Lyndon Tarver, director of the Monterey County NAACP, and Tyller Williamson, mayor of Monterey🎓
What an honor & a pleasure to return to Mount Holyoke College to present my "Embodying Joy" workshop during the amazing BOOM! (Building On Our Momentum) annual conference organized by mhcdiversity.bsky.social 🙏🏾💙 events.mtholyoke.edu/boom-2025
May 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
What an honor & a pleasure to return to Mount Holyoke College to present my "Embodying Joy" workshop during the amazing BOOM! (Building On Our Momentum) annual conference organized by mhcdiversity.bsky.social 🙏🏾💙 events.mtholyoke.edu/boom-2025