Story Curation
Collect, organize, and amplify stories from the Black community. Turn scattered voices into a permanent, searchable archive that educators and advocates can build on.
Fighting Racism Through Education
Every story told is a wall dismantled.
TryLivingWhile.Black curates lived experiences from the Black community and transforms them into educational tools, teaching materials, and advocacy resources.
01 / The Problem
Stories get told,then forgotten.
Anti-racism education is scattered across institutions, hashtags, and headlines. Stories get told, then forgotten. Teaching materials live in silos.
Community advocates burn out because there's no infrastructure behind the work. The movement needs an operating system.
The movement needs an operating system.
02 / What We Do
What we do
The infrastructure behind the mission
Educational Resources
Transform real stories into teaching materials, discussion guides, and lesson plans. Give educators the tools to bring lived experiences into classrooms and workshops.
Community & Advocacy
Connect educators, organizers, and community members. Track campaigns, measure impact, and coordinate advocacy efforts across organizations and geographies.
03 / The Landscape
The landscape right now
50+
Teaching for Black Lives
study groups nationwide
study groups nationwide
40%
Black youth aged 13-17
who've considered suicide
who've considered suicide
0
Platforms bridging
grassroots stories + education
grassroots stories + education
04 / Position
Our position
When institutional channels get restricted, independent platforms become essential. TryLivingWhile.Black exists because this work can't wait for permission.
Built from Detroit. For everyone.
05 / Join the Movement