The 6th volume of poet Aja Monet's Homemade: Poetic Remedies for the Times. This one dedicated to Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbury and all those in the struggle for dignity and justice.
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Homemade: Poetic Remedies for the Times has helped us use poetry to address our frustrations, lift up our joys, and tell the range of our stories. This time has forced so many of us to face and confront who we really are, what we value, and what we are willing to fight for.
While we are also facing a global pandemic, we are facing the horrifying illness that is White Terrorism. But let us not forget the pandemic that is patriarchy. There are many violences against our people. Not all of them are physical. In fact, much of it is spiritual and emotional.
This show is especially dedicated to the memory of Brianna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbury, George Floyd, and Tony McDade. Each of these people were loved by someone, had dreams and visions. They are the stories of us. Join us for an evening of our stories for us and by us. May we do and live life differently in every single way. This is an offering. A poetic vigil.
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Featuring: Vangile Gantsho, Nate Marshall, James Klynn, Lebo Mashile, Safia Elhillo, Dominique Christina, Liza Jessie Peterson, Nephii Love, Eccentrich, Patricia Smith, Jason Reynolds, and Jadele.
