“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”Angela Davis Let these words be your guide in the fight for justice.
Happy Birthday, Angela Davis
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Have you ever wondered what your mission is in life? May Maya Angelou’s wisdom on the subject be your guide for building a fulfilling life. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”-Maya Angelou
Thinking About bell hooks
When bell hooks passed away last month, the tributes and remembrances were immediate. No one expected the fierce and brilliant hooks to go rest with the ancestors so soon. She was powerful in so many ways. bell hooks showed us transformational ideas could be easy to understand. She gave language to ways of thinking about… Continue reading Thinking About bell hooks
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“Any movement working toward liberation and justice must be accessible—and that’s the conversation we hope this series continues.” Count me in. Checkout the Access Series, a collaboration between Bitch magazine and the Disability Visibility Project. “Democracy’s Defenders” Helen Butler, LaTosha Brown, and Nsé Ufot on what it means to work for justice and liberation. This… Continue reading Links For The Voracious
In Celebration of Sonia Sanchez
Sonia Sanchez. Source: Amherst College. Sonia Sanchez’s poetry has been held close. Her words have been memorized, recited, and read by eager minds for generations. Reveling in her rhythms is an exploration. Readers continue to find tremendous beauty and profound truth in her words. Earlier this month, Ms. Sanchez was awarded the Gish Prize for… Continue reading In Celebration of Sonia Sanchez
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Erica Savage Wilson experienced a traumatic brain injury. In “Things Not Seen,” she reveals the daily challenges of recovery and holding on to the will to live. Breaking the glass ceiling is just the beginning. Labour MP Diane Abott provides a glimpse into what it’s like being Britain’s first Black Member of Parliament (MP). “This… Continue reading Links For The Voracious
Toni Morrison had enduring friendships with Angela Davis and Fran Lebowitz. That’s range. Angela Davis on Toni Morrison: “I have always been impressed by her ability to be so focused and to inhabit the universe of her writing while not neglecting the universe that involves the rest of us.” Fran Lebowitz on Toni Morrison: “People… Continue reading
In honor of Lucille Clifton’s birthday
won’t you celebrate with me By Lucille Clifton won’t you celebrate with mewhat i have shaped intoa kind of life? i had no model.born in babylonboth nonwhite and womanwhat did i see to be except myself?i made it uphere on this bridge betweenstarshine and clay,my one hand holding tightmy other hand; come celebratewith me that… Continue reading In honor of Lucille Clifton’s birthday
Clouds
I spend a lot of time looking at clouds. They’re beautiful and captivating. Their shapes, colors, and textures offer a universe of gorgeous possibilities. A cloud is a cloud is a cloud. Unless it’s a mermaid or an ice cream cone or whatever else comes to mind. Clouds tease and spark the imagination. They can… Continue reading Clouds
Juanita Moore. Photo source: Arnett Moore In 1959, Juanita Moore was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in “Imitation of Life.” The career changing opportunities that should have come her way after that role never did. Her nephew is campaigning to get her the recognition she deserves. ‘A Star Without a Star’: An… Continue reading
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