The Right To Rest!

What if rest isn't a luxury—but a form of liberation? In this episode of Reading Is Freedom, I explore the powerful connection between literacy, history, and our right to rest. Drawing inspiration from Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey, we examine how centuries of anti-Black racism conditioned Black people—especially Black women—to believe our worth is measured by how much we produce. This mindset didn't happen by accident. It is rooted in a system that treated Black bodies as property and labor rather than as fully human beings deserving of care, restoration, and peace. Together, we'll unpack why reclaiming rest is an act of resistance, healing, and self-preservation. It's time to reject grind culture, honor the wisdom of our ancestors, and give ourselves permission to slow down, breathe, daydream, and restore our minds, bodies, and spirits. Because freedom isn't just about what we fight against—it's also about what we allow ourselves to experience. 🎙️ Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and don't forget to subscribe to Reading Is Freedom on YouTube for more conversations that help us unlock our minds, reclaim our power, and build a culture of literacy. https://abclearntutoring.com/ https://abcread.org/ https://www.amazon.com/H-R-Healed-Empowered-Resilient/dp/B0FCFJWP59/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RQH5FAWX26YT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xyig7WAJ9j17pGhh831eQYRVOETsQbdnv_ZOqI6NMvata-En71ZgxgTCDWi3LiqR863n22Vm9YoE0NJbKWdLtpEqKOVgbst7_YHDb5XmqUk.iFq7P26Uu_7qWJqQIp2DqQObvZZXpQY7yxyi3e8QIjM&dib_tag=se&keywords=h.e.r.+healed%2C+empowered+resilient+book&qid=1785446303&sprefix=%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1