Never Can Say GoodbyeNever Can Say Goodbye

Embedded within the fabric of American society are deeply ingrained taboos surrounding death. For African Americans, these taboos are compounded by a complex interplay of factors that make conversations about death even more elusive. The echoes of systemic racism, unequal access to healthcare, and the enduring impact of generational traumas have created an environment where death is often seen as a subject best left untouched. In his debut book Never Can Say Goodbye, death doula, Darnell Lamont Walker delves into the reasons behind the silence surrounding death within the Black community, narrates his personal experiences of holding space for individuals at the end of their lives, and guides and comforts those navigating grief, who silently mourn. --