The SoulFolk Collective fosters a nurturing environment for creative and critical scholarship that challenges traditional narratives and reimagines otherwise possibilities. Rooted in the Black soul, our research collective is a space where the richness of Black thought and experience is not just observed, but deeply felt, and woven into the fabric of our collective striving toward liberation for all.
The research collective is committed to rigorous, disciplined study, ensuring high standards of intellectual and personal integrity while communicating our findings accessibly. This dual mission ensures that the knowledge we generate is meaningful and impactful, especially for the communities we serve. Central to our research practice is thick description (Ryle, 1971)—providing rich, nuanced accounts that give color and depth to the lives, struggles, and joys of those with whom we co-create knowledge. We hope to destabilize established racial categories and reimagine new ways of being and connecting through our scholarly articles, public-facing scholarship, and presentations.