This edited volume paints a portrait of what authentic joy looks and feels like for Black women and girls across a variety of settings (in their families, communities, schools, or work environments). The authors argue that beyond the urgent need for reformed discipline policies, greater awareness of racial bias, and an accounting for the intersectional forms of discrimination often experienced by Black women and girls, there has also been a strong call for leaders and educators to see and appreciate the beauty, brilliance, and professional promise of Black women and girls.