Today’s Libation: Audre Geraldine Lorde February 18, 1934 – November 17, 1992 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audre_Lorde www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde An American writer, womanist, radical feminist, professor, and civil rights activist. A self-described “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” Audre Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia. Concerned with modern society’s tendency to categorize groups of people, Lorde fought the marginalization of such categories as “lesbian” and “black woman.” She was central to many liberation movements and activist circles, including second-wave feminism, civil rights and Black cultural movements, and struggles for LGBTQ equality.
“Your silence will not protect you," - Audre Lorde
The weight of those six words. We live in a world where we keep our fears and traumas tucked in. Keeping swept away in shadows or behind smiles. This quote from Audre Lorde cuts right to the chase. It tells us the truth that so many of us need. I read recently that every animal is born with the instinctual skill they most need to survive. They are able to do this immediately. Giraffe are able to run. Dolphins are able to swim. Humans are able to cry out of help. That’s the skill we should all probably use more often. Letting the world know what’s going on and what we need. I know I needed this advice. Thanks for the wisdom Mama Audre.
We never forget so never fear, for homies who ain’t here, we’re pouring out a beer Because of you it will never be the same We keep saying your name while we pour champagne For the mothers and the father figures, your flame still flickers, we’re pouring out some liquor We’re the sons and the daughters of heroes and martyrs We honor you by pouring out some water
Bomani Armah
Today’s Libation:
Audre Geraldine Lorde
February 18, 1934 – November 17, 1992
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audre_Lorde
www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde
An American writer, womanist, radical feminist, professor, and civil rights activist. A self-described “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” Audre Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia. Concerned with modern society’s tendency to categorize groups of people, Lorde fought the marginalization of such categories as “lesbian” and “black woman.” She was central to many liberation movements and activist circles, including second-wave feminism, civil rights and Black cultural movements, and struggles for LGBTQ equality.
“Your silence will not protect you," - Audre Lorde
The weight of those six words. We live in a world where we keep our fears and traumas tucked in. Keeping swept away in shadows or behind smiles. This quote from Audre Lorde cuts right to the chase. It tells us the truth that so many of us need. I read recently that every animal is born with the instinctual skill they most need to survive. They are able to do this immediately. Giraffe are able to run. Dolphins are able to swim. Humans are able to cry out of help. That’s the skill we should all probably use more often. Letting the world know what’s going on and what we need. I know I needed this advice. Thanks for the wisdom Mama Audre.
We never forget so never fear,
for homies who ain’t here, we’re pouring out a beer
Because of you it will never be the same
We keep saying your name while we pour champagne
For the mothers and the father figures,
your flame still flickers, we’re pouring out some liquor
We’re the sons and the daughters of heroes and martyrs
We honor you by pouring out some water
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