"F-ck it. We'll do it." -- Black Women

Jeremy “JP” Vincent
Sakara Wages
In the Legacy of Black Women in the Helping Tradition, both Black-Serving Social Work and Subversive Social Work are forms of Institutional Social Work that works to eradicate pervasive colonial norms and institutions while protecting group survival. In order to protect Black communities’ from state violence while providing social services, one must enact humanizing departures to harmful policies and practices. This presentation discusses how embedding principles of love, care, dignity, joy, and protection in social service delivery can shift prevailing norms and foster a more equitable environment.