for a few years, i have participated in a national poetry writing practice (#napowrimo) in april. this year, april fell in the midst of a global pandemic that has left […]
Tag: visionary fiction
Additional Resources for Facing Coronavirus/Covid19
ah loves, turns out it’s not easy to take a sabbatical during a global apocalyptic event. in my attempt to stay away from news, work, stress, and distraction, i found […]
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build as we fight: remarks from the 2019 American Studies Association Annual Meeting
my friend and comrade Scott Kurashige is the president of the American Studies Association, and this year he very kindly invited me to be the artist-in-residence, which meant that I […]
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Building Accountable Communities (speech on strategies for ending and recovering from harm)
Harm is an external wound to your wholeness. More than a bump, an accident. Harm is what convinces us that in this abundant world, we only deserve to survive. Convinces […]
national network of abortion funds 2016 keynote
tonight i had the honor of giving the keynote speech for the national network of abortion funds 2016 summit. i spoke after they gave each other awards and there were […]
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Beyonce’s Visionary Fiction: Formation
Like many of you, yesterday I was sitting in my house minding my own Black History/Futures Month business when Beyonce did this: This video. My first reaction: “Wow. Thanks to […]
things i think i said at eso won books
the other night i got to do an artist talk at eso won books, in leimert park los angeles. super grateful to cultural shapeshifter lynnee denise from international locals who […]
packing my octavia butler bag (reflections on the field innovation team boot camp)
i am returning from a gathering that felt like a redirection, or next thrilling iteration, of my life resources. a few months ago, my friend renna reached out to me […]
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