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Musings, poetry, and prayer in audio, visual, and written form.

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Meditations — from Taylar Shirley

Meditations is a collection of essays penned in devotion to the divine, culture and self-expression, and the fullness of this human experience upon the Earth.

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Legacy — a Poem
Legacy — a Poem

A blackout poem born of the poetry of Warsan Shire performed in Beyoncé’s Lemonade.

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Ain’t I a Womyn — a Visual Poem

A visual poem honoring the experience and expression of Black womanhood.

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Birthing a Digital Diaspora — Panel
Birthing a Digital Diaspora — Panel

A conversation with Dr. Jaimee Swift and Naj Austin exploring the cultural complexities of the technological age.

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After the Showers — a Visual Poem
After the Showers — a Visual Poem

A visual poem, which pays homage to the legacy of Black women as land-tenders and natural beings.

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Birthing a Digital Diaspora — Panel
Birthing a Digital Diaspora — Panel

A conversation with Dr. Jaimee Swift and Naj Austin exploring the cultural complexities of the technological age.

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Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations to Support
Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations to Support

A small directory of Black-owned and led businesses and organizations for sustainable support.

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After the Showers — a Visual Poem
After the Showers — a Visual Poem

A visual poem, which pays homage to the legacy of Black women as land-tenders and natural beings.

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Ain’t I a Womyn — a Visual Poem
Ain’t I a Womyn — a Visual Poem

A visual poem honoring the experience and expression of Black womanhood.

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Legacy — a Poem
Legacy — a Poem

A blackout poem born of the poetry of Warsan Shire performed in Beyoncé’s Lemonade.

Read more →
 

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