I needed this push - again. A part of family's history has been swimming in my head as stories to write. I've started them, then something stops me. In the wake of all we're dealing with now/again as a community I started questioning if it was important enough now because its so far in the past (Mid-20th century). I haven't seen Sinners (Lord knows I want to - I can't do horror movies) and knowing the celebration it gives to our past and you bringing it up here helps me as a Black writer today. I hope others do get it too. We need it. Thank you.
I thought I responded to your comment hours ago! I also needed this push which is why I re-read Walker's essay. Please tell those stories. We need them!
I love everything about this piece. It is both timely and necessary. It reminds us that artistry goes beyond aesthetics and popularity; it’s about connection and preserving culture. It’s about being there for the people, even in the least "glamorous" ways.
This is an urgent and grounded manifesto, gracefully merging Alice Walker’s legacy with 21st-century demands. Kamaria writes with clarity, purpose, and fire. This is an embodiment of the revolutionary artist she evokes. The hometown hero don't miss.
I needed this push - again. A part of family's history has been swimming in my head as stories to write. I've started them, then something stops me. In the wake of all we're dealing with now/again as a community I started questioning if it was important enough now because its so far in the past (Mid-20th century). I haven't seen Sinners (Lord knows I want to - I can't do horror movies) and knowing the celebration it gives to our past and you bringing it up here helps me as a Black writer today. I hope others do get it too. We need it. Thank you.
I thought I responded to your comment hours ago! I also needed this push which is why I re-read Walker's essay. Please tell those stories. We need them!
I certainly will. Thank you!!
I love everything about this piece. It is both timely and necessary. It reminds us that artistry goes beyond aesthetics and popularity; it’s about connection and preserving culture. It’s about being there for the people, even in the least "glamorous" ways.
I so appreciate you for reading it. I definitely believe we are being called to return to this kind of artistry. This is how we all stay encouraged.
This is an urgent and grounded manifesto, gracefully merging Alice Walker’s legacy with 21st-century demands. Kamaria writes with clarity, purpose, and fire. This is an embodiment of the revolutionary artist she evokes. The hometown hero don't miss.
I thank sincerely for these wonderful words! Bless you, Hometeam!