Sunday, March 30, 2014
the difficulty of being intersectional
Once you have finally begun to become comfortable in the box you've been boxed in, how do you branch out and reach out to other 'boxes'? How do you fortify coalitions without losing your own identity? How do you remain yourself without the box (Indeed, can you?). Within the Asian-American-Straight-Cis-Female box, I remain proud yet hesitant to rest on that pride as though it is more worthy than other prides, especially those with less privileges.
In my young adulthood I have finally grown comfortable in my own skin. I would note that Beyonce and Kanye West have also come to a point in their careers where they are free to do be who they want to be--they've established their careers enough to go off the cuff a bit. It's freeing, terrifying, and awesome. But we--all of us--have got to stay vigilant and remain educators and allies to those who aren't at that spot yet, as well as keep watch over our own privileges and ways we may be continuing oppression of other folks.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
AFROFUTURIST events in Seattle this week!
PechaKucha Feb 27 @ 6:30-9p featuring Sandra Jackson-Dumont, Charles Mudede, other local greats, and yours truly:
PKN SEA vol. 51: AFROFUTURISM
Facebook Event Page.
Where is the future and what does it look like? Afrofuturism is many things including an exploration of the possibilities that extend beyond the here and now. Afrofuturists have helped to re-framed the dialogue about racial equality by presenting complex narratives that among other things examine worlds ravaged by oppression to promised lands beyond race and time. Luminaries like Nick Cave, Octavia Butler Janelle Moneae, Sun Ra and Wangechi Mutu and many more have contributed mind blowing ideas by re-imagining future worlds and communities through sound, literature and visual art. We invite you take a trip back to the future with local thought leaders and visionaries to a place beyond race and time.
The event is FREE, but space is limited and we expect a full house. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Feb 28 @6-10p
EMP site to buy tixx.
Facebook Event Page.
Attend a tribute to Octavia Butler, member of EMP's Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Octavia's Brood
Enjoy film footage of prolific science fiction writer Octavia Butler, and an interactive reading presented by Walidah Imarisha and adrienne maree brown, co-editors of Octavia’s Brood—an anthology of science fiction inspired by social justice movements. Also, readings from David Walker and Gabriel Teodros.
Music provided by DJ Sassy Black (aka Cat of THEESatisfaction)
Special Tribute Performances by Gabriel Teodros and Felicia Loud
More information about Octavia's Brood: SciFi from Social Movements: http://octaviasbrood.com/
March 1 @ 3-5p Octavia Butler Emergent Strategy Session – Seattle
Adrienne will lead an interactive strategy session based on the work of Octavia Butler
Seattle University, Admissions and Alumni Building
3- 5 pm
Donations
Facebook Event Page.
PKN SEA vol. 51: AFROFUTURISM
Facebook Event Page.
Where is the future and what does it look like? Afrofuturism is many things including an exploration of the possibilities that extend beyond the here and now. Afrofuturists have helped to re-framed the dialogue about racial equality by presenting complex narratives that among other things examine worlds ravaged by oppression to promised lands beyond race and time. Luminaries like Nick Cave, Octavia Butler Janelle Moneae, Sun Ra and Wangechi Mutu and many more have contributed mind blowing ideas by re-imagining future worlds and communities through sound, literature and visual art. We invite you take a trip back to the future with local thought leaders and visionaries to a place beyond race and time.
The event is FREE, but space is limited and we expect a full house. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Feb 28 @6-10p
EMP site to buy tixx.Facebook Event Page.
Attend a tribute to Octavia Butler, member of EMP's Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Octavia's Brood
Enjoy film footage of prolific science fiction writer Octavia Butler, and an interactive reading presented by Walidah Imarisha and adrienne maree brown, co-editors of Octavia’s Brood—an anthology of science fiction inspired by social justice movements. Also, readings from David Walker and Gabriel Teodros.
Music provided by DJ Sassy Black (aka Cat of THEESatisfaction)
Special Tribute Performances by Gabriel Teodros and Felicia Loud
More information about Octavia's Brood: SciFi from Social Movements: http://octaviasbrood.com/
March 1 @ 3-5p Octavia Butler Emergent Strategy Session – Seattle
Adrienne will lead an interactive strategy session based on the work of Octavia Butler
Seattle University, Admissions and Alumni Building
3- 5 pm
Donations
Facebook Event Page.
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