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OYSTER RIVER PAGES Calling for Submission ORP is interested in publishing voices that speak to what it means to be alive in this world. We look for language and stories and images that move us out of ourselves and into other spaces. We are a literary journal and we embrace the reality that the personal has become the political. This means that even though we are not seeking purely political submissions, we do actively seek to publish those who bring balance and diversity to historical institutions of power. We are committed to disseminating the voices of those who need to and must be heard—Brown and Black voices, Queer voices, decentered and marginalized voices whose words and images transcend ignorance and prejudice to reveal the nuanced, resilient, connective power of humanity. Check out what ORP loves at: https://lnkd.in/g9x7ZAjY For submission guidelines, please go to: https://lnkd.in/gsgbc5Sh

I'm presenting this afternoon, my paper is titled: Sonic Resistance: Black Feminist Choruses as Assemblies of Power

Glad to see this image is getting traction. To read the post that goes with the image below, you can visit my blog: https://lnkd.in/eXKveAtd

This is so powerful and moving.

Experience again, Black Motherhood Through the Lens, an award-winning documentary by filmmaker/producer Dr. Ade Osinubi, focusing on the birthing experiences of four Black women, from conception to postpartum. https://ow.ly/JpmH50Rr361

//al·ien·a·tionnounthe state or experience of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved.//In the complex tapestry of society, black women often find themselves grappling with a profound sense of alienation, as if they are foreign objects in a world that fails to fully comprehend or embrace their unique experiences. The journey of a black woman is often one fraught with challenges, as she navigates a society that perpetuates stereotypes, marginalizes her, and dismisses her worth.It is imperative for society to acknowledge and address the alienation that black women experience. By actively challenging and dismantling systemic racism, sexism, and biases, we can create a world where black women no longer feel like foreign objects. It is our collective responsibility to amplify their voices, recognize their worth, and create spaces where they are truly seen, valued, and embraced for the multifaceted individuals they are. Only then can we aspire to a society where every black woman feels a sense of belonging and empowerment./“Alien Nation”Mixed media collage 18x24 in #blackcollagesmatter #aliensuperstar #papercrafts #artbaselhongkong  #afropunk #blackgirlswhopaint #analogcollage @essence #internationalwomensday  #internationalwomensmonth @ebonymagazine  @essencefest @afropunk 

As a queer Black Femme who also navigates political, structural, institutional, epistemic, and interpersonal misogynoir in the unapologetic and authentic multiplicity and complexity of my humanity and positionality, I fully appreciate, “feel with” and support L C De Shay . I am also a whistleblower and continue to survive (and at times, thrive) beyond the political, structural, institutional, epistemic, interpersonal, and personal consequences of making meaning of the world through a Black feminist praxis. At this point of navigating epistemic redlining, epistemic injustice, testimonial injustice and hermeneutical injustice within my own discipline as a dissident and recovering OBGYN and an obstetric quality and patient safety improvement and implementation scientist, I choose personal and community emancipation and liberation over your comfort, complicity, complacency, coercion, and control through performative tears, statements, and initiatives. “If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” - Zora Neale Hurston “Sometimes people try to destroy you precisely because they recognize your power - not because they don’t see it, but because they see it and don’t want it to exist.” - bell hooks “Slavery is the next thing to hell. If a person would send another into bondage, he would, it appears to me, be bad enough to send him into hell if he could.” - Harriet Tubman "A genuine feminist politics always brings us from bondage to freedom, from lovelessness to loving.” - bell hooks "All our silences in the face of racist assault are acts of complicity." - bell hooks "There must exist a paradigm, a practical model for social change that includes an understanding of ways to transform consciousness that are linked to efforts to transform structures." - bell hooks Support Black Femmes TODAY with public actions and not just private messages, thoughts, and prayers. I wrote this post in reference and respsonse to: https://lnkd.in/e3xi-M99

This is powerful imagery. Addressing the invisibility of Black women requires more than just acknowledgment; it demands active and intentional efforts to amplify our voices, dismantle systemic barriers, and center their experiences in discussions of social justice and progress. It necessitates creating spaces where Black women are not only seen but also heard, valued, and respected as agents of change and architects of a more equitable future. Something to think about.

This is captivating art. While I will not claim to speak to the state of mind or, indeed, the intended message of the artist, what I see as an art layperson is a confluence or a collision. Of mystery. Of experiences. Of perception. Of hope. Of despair. Of courage. Of fear. Of unity. Of conflict. The liminality between collision and divergence. To me it is a complex message portrayed. Not a straightforward one. The art is not a straightforward piece, neither is the message. So is the story, or stories it attempts to tell in a single piece. I think of my mother. Was her voice ignored? Yes. Was it ignored by invisible actors? Not always. Some actors were known and didn’t hide. Was her voice heard? Yes. But not always. The experience is frustrating. Heard, but not sufficiently so. Empowered, but not sufficiently so. But the few times this voice is heard, it is powerful in its impact. Imagine where the world would be were this voice heard more consistently and more equally? Like this piece, it is the contradiction of experiences that is straining and frustrating. The confluence and divergence. Not being so straightforward means the navigation is complex and the climb steep.

Explore five essential Brazilian Black authors who delve into issues of identity, racism, and the pursuit of equality. Their works not only enrich Brazilian literature but also provide a profound and authentic perspective on the Black experience in the country. Each author brings powerful stories and narratives that confront and provoke important reflections on the complexities of contemporary Brazilian society. Want to read the full article? Check out at https://bit.ly/3RVKrue #brazilianauthors #blackauthors #identity #racism #equality #brazilianliterature