Black & Midwestern: On the Mississippi and Sites of Memory
“The question of where you’re from is often met with eager anticipation to easily judge you.”
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I know man. It’s wild. Issa trip.
Fargo,
Beloved, The Bluest Eye, Sula,
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Water And African American Memory,
land where the sky reflects the water, clear blue water.mni polis.
liex de memorie,
Vanessa Taylor (@bacontribe) is a freelance writer based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She's interested in using a multi disciplinary approach to social justice, from on-the-grounds activism to finding accessible ways to educate community, with writing as a way to make sense of it all. Her work has appeared in Racked, Teen Vogue, Rise Up Review, and elsewhere. She is currently an Arts & Culture co-editor for Sapelo Square and a fellow for Muslim Wellness' inaugural DREL fellowship class.
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