Finding wholeness: spiritual healing in the Black queer experience in the wake of the election

After a year marked by turmoil and uncertainty, especially in the wake of the election, many Black queer men feel drained. The relentless pressure of navigating a world that often feels hostile wears us down. We bear the weight of our identities — Black, queer, marginalized — in spaces that challenge our right to exist. This exhaustion isn’t just physical; it seeps into our souls.

In moments like these, I turn inward, seeking renewal through faith and healing in the sacred spaces I’ve crafted for myself. In those spaces, we find a strength that carries us forward, illuminating the path toward healing.

Alice Walker once wrote in The Color Purple, “Any God I ever found in church, I brought in with me.” That sentiment resonates deeply.

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