When Silence Is No Longer An Option

 Since 1895, The Indianapolis Recorder has been a major voice for our local community, the state of Indiana, our nation, and now internationally. From the beginning, the Recorder has been an advocate for those who could not express their thoughts or concerns; we've also been a supplier of truth and justice.  The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper now hails as one of the top African-American publications in the nation. 

What is Revolution

I have been honored to be one of the first of the Wayfinder Foundations Fellows. It is because of this organization I was able to perform at the California African American Museum and was asked to write this article about the Physical and Psychological Toll of Activism

Wayfinder has started Rise Up, of which I am a regular contributor. It is a space where the voices of Black and Brown women activists are amplified. We’re dedicated to giving you the best blogging content, with a focus on authentic, unapologetic, and fierce stories from around the country. 

 Indianapolis Monthly sets the standard for editorial excellence in every facet of its storytelling, from the whip-smart front-of-book to the bold photography and design, and aims to surprise, delight, and inform its 209,000-plus monthly readers and 41,000 monthly subscribers. 

Real Change Takes Real Commitment  

Hiking While Black       

 Talking about how to build a relationship using the arts, mentors, and programs that are sustaining for people of color alongside Maurice Broadus and Diop Adisa. The DaVinci Pursuit is hosted by Jill Ditmire and Mark Kesling and airs on 88.7 WICR 

 Mother, Activist, Organizer, Writer, Performer…. Indianapolis’ own spiritual healer Tatjana Rebelle joins us on this episode of How You Livin? with Oreo Jones. The founder of one of the most electrifying poetry nights in the city, taps in to discuss the current state of the “great white awakening”, finding peace and black joy within your self, and activism through the lens of a mother during a pandemic. For your weekly dose of vitamins and minerals, turn your radio dial to 99.1FM at 7pm EST and stream us live world wide at wqrt.org . 

My interview with Ebony Chapel on WTLC Open Lines alongside Rev. Richard Hunter discussing  my  2019 Toy Drive for IDOC. 

https://wtlcfm.com/2481011/open-lines-december-8-2019/

I am so grateful for the continued support from so many of the amazing people and organizations in Indianapolis. Here is a review of my chapbook release and of the 12 year anniversary show.

Lowpone is  the leading queer dance and drag show event in Indianapolis. It has built community that we have all needed as well as was the springboard for CTFD. The published book highlighted and shared stories from our community. Here is a snippet for you to enjoy.

 The Indianapolis Review is a quarterly publication featuring poetry and art. We work to promote artists and writers from our region, but we also showcase work from around the country and the world. 

Check out my interview here. 

 No Limits, previews the Spirit and Place event on 11/8/2017 called "Speaking Truth to Power." What speech is protected and just how protected is it? Our guests are Jane Henegar, Executive Director ACLU-IN; and Tatjana Byrd, spoken word artist and activist. 

Check out my live interview on NPR.

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VOCAB at the Forefront of Spoken Word, Nakba Day, Brush Master, Resist Fear, and "This Is America" review