Spoken Word

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God must be having a great time making art today⁣⁣⁣ because the cloud next to that sundog looks like the breast of life⁣⁣⁣ and now I know why omens exist ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ God must be having a great time making art today⁣⁣⁣ because my grandpa would have been 102⁣⁣⁣ right now⁣⁣⁣ and I just bled some of our DNA into this river⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ God must be having a great time making art today ⁣⁣⁣ because people have died⁣⁣⁣ other people are grieving ⁣⁣⁣ and nothing makes any sense⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ God must be having a great time making art today⁣⁣⁣ because that creature in the mirror ⁣⁣⁣ thanked me for caring⁣⁣⁣ more about them than being right ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ God must be having a great time making art today⁣⁣⁣ because that first bite of peach ⁣⁣⁣ reminded me so much of her mouth⁣⁣⁣ it made my pussy blush⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ God must be having a great time making art today ⁣⁣⁣ because there are thousands of bodies ⁣⁣⁣ making love RIGHT NOW⁣⁣⁣ and each one was prayed over when it was a baby⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ God must be having a great time making art today⁣⁣⁣ because you are here breathing⁣⁣⁣ and that it is more than enough⁣ ⁣ 6/8/19
This week I am GUSHING with pride over the incredible contingent of badasses graduating from my 3 month immersion. They began in April and to see the progress these powerhouses have made is SO F*CKING INSPIRING. I can’t even tell y’all how stoked I am to continue sharing this work with changemakers. ⁣ ⁣ So you may be asking yourself: how do you know when you’re ready for a voice doula? I’ve made a guide for you:⁣ ⁣ 🌒If you’re craving more depth, more realness, for someone to truly see and hear and champion you past where your normally stop yourself, you’re on the right track. ⁣ ⁣ 🌓If you’re committed to your own truth and learning how to express and share it with more power, clarity and confidence, you’re part way there.⁣ ⁣ 🌖If you’re vibing on the role of your voice in creating social change AND you’re actually willing to take the step and invest in yourself/your mission spiritually, emotionally and financially, you’re getting much warmer. ⁣ ⁣ 🌕If you’re one brave bitch and even in the face of your fears are ready to take the leap for yourself, your ancestors and the people you are here to serve, that’s when you know. ⁣ ⁣ Lemme make one thing clear: this is not “taking a chance.” This is a sure thing because you are leaping into YOUR BIRTHRIGHT.⁣ ⁣ *I have two final slots available for my 3 month immersion starting in August and am then completely booked till November. ⁣ ⁣ If you're a hell yes and your temp is hot, application link in bio🔥⁣ ⁣ It’s your time.
self portrait 💛 happy Monday
Five years ago tonight I performed my first original solo theater piece, “Lightyear”. It worked on me for 2 years and I performed it once to a sold-out theater in North Carolina. It was hands down one of the best nights of my life. This photo was taken during my final bow and captures its essence.⁣ ⁣ Today I am excited (and nervous and so many other things) to announce that this September I will debut my second original solo theater piece, “Beneath My Skin: A Ceremonial Exploration of Gospel, Whiteness and God” in Oakland. This show has been working on me for over 4 years and has taken me on a deep journey through what is nearest and dearest to my soul. The gestation has been long, at times quite painful, and incredibly humbling. A few weeks ago it became clear that it’s time to let it be born. ⁣ ⁣ Bay Area, I look forward to creating the church of our wildest dreams together. It will be a new moon, a time of release. Releasing the ways whiteness has hurt all of us and creating space for God to teach us what interconnectedness sounds like. ⁣ ⁣ More info soon 🎹💋♥️
I KNOW. ⁣ ⁣ You’re so busy. ⁣ ⁣ There’s sooooo much going on. ⁣ ⁣ You have soooo many emails to send. ⁣ ⁣ But please remember to stop and wonder. ⁣ ⁣ Please remember to tend to your internal waters. ⁣ ⁣ Your soul needs it. ⁣ ⁣ art by @indg0 🙏🏼🌈💛