“If we're going to be readers, then we must also, in these times, be community workers. (We) must also be cultural workers. (We) must also be able to refer folks to places and spaces where they can access community health.”
Read MoreIn this post, I unpack just one more toxic concept that I (un)learned from church and that is, "My thoughts, my body (my Self) is inherently flawed and not to be trusted".
Read MoreThis resource was compiled to help you get as much out of your reading as possible! You can choose a few things that resonate with you or try them all! First, you’ll see my suggestions for actions (or non-actions) to take immediately after, a few weeks after, and a month after. Then, you see suggestions from other clients & e-cousins. Enjoy!
Read MoreI'm not here to debate Ayesha's feelings, because feelings are very natural things and as stated in the interview, she is working with a support & care team (namely, a therapist) to do that inner workBut while folks are talking about feelings... I want to talk about the politics of desirability.
Read MoreHow do we embrace the contemplative, mystical, and intuitive practices of the Black charismatic church - as re-imagined, expansive, & important healing modalities to be used with the utmost integrity?
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