Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts  is author of the dynamic book, Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration.  She is a professor of English and Black Studies at the Community College of Philadelphia and the founder of HeARTspace, a healing community that uses storytelling and the arts to serve those who have experienced mental, emotional and physical trauma.  As a writer, Tracey has published over 15 books, including several collaborations with numerous high-profile authors. In 2016, Tracey was honored by SheKnows Media as one of the "Voices of the Year" for her nuanced and personal exploration of mental health, PTSD, and self-care.   Tracey has work has been published in print and online publications such as O Magazine, The Washington Post, Essence Magazine, The Guardian, and the 2021 book, "You are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience", edited by Brene Brown, and Tarana Burke. Learn more at https://www.traceymlewis.com/

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