Aging in America is not a race-neutral experience. Firmly entrenched disadvantages compound over a lifetime, making Black aging a unique and urgent issue. Yet, Black elders dont just survivethey build. Their fortitude has shaped families, communities and movements for generations.

Drawing on lived experiences, cultural knowledge, and groundbreaking insights, Raymond A. Jetson illuminates the power of Black elders. He dismantles toxic narratives about Black aging and offers a transformative visionone rooted in the strength of community, digital empowerment, and intergenerational connection.

As the founder of Aging While Black and an AARP Purpose Prize winner, he confronts the realities of ageism and racial inequalities while charting a new pathone that embraces innovation, connection, and the radical possibilities of a future where Black elders are valued, empowered, and celebrated.

Aging While Blackis an action guide for change, inviting readers to disrupt the established order, build powerful connections, and boldly imagine a future where Black elders reach full potential and their guidance shapes a more inclusive and just society for generations to come.

For readers who appreciate perspective-shaping works likeThe Warmth of Other Sunsby Isabel Wilkerson orThe New Jim Crowby Michelle Alexander,Aging While Blackoffers a fresh perspective on one of todays most critical issues