Because—to quote Danielle Young—"[b]lack men rarely get the chance to revel in childhood or enjoy violence-free memories of making it home before the streetlights come on, or spitting out sunflower seeds. Throughout history, our boys have been denied their childhood. When we learn about the stolen youth of Emmett Till, we're reminded that young black boys are seen as men by society or, worse, as a threat. #BlackBoyJoy presents a teachable moment to social media that allows us to reclaim the innocence of black boyhood." ()