Blacklandia
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Blacklandia is now seeking work for a new anthology that honors Black lives. Dedicated to the memory of Ahmaud Arbery and all those who have experienced racially-motivated violence, to the celebration of Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, and those who are committed to speak truth to power. We invite Black artists and writers to submit original works in poetry, fiction, essays, non-fiction, and original art. The work does not need to be about Ahmaud Arbery or Opal Lee. It is about your lived experience as a black person and the topic is completely open. up 10 pages of poetry or pieces of art, one story, or one essay. One submission per category. Submissions open May 8, 2022 (Ahmaud Arbery's birthday). Submissions close October 7, 2022 (Opal Lee's birthday). Projected release date: Juneteenth, 2023. Click on button to go to the submittable page 
May is Mental Health Month
Interview with Miss Phyllis Y. Clark, Founder, CEO and April Gillis, Project Coordinator for Healthy Heritage Movement Broken Crayons 8-week Mental Health Education Program for African Americans 
Interview with poets James Coats, Lydia Theon Ware i, and George Hammons. To celebrate Black History Month they share poetry and talk about: Healing from ___ Aware of ___,
Care about ____ Hopefully for ___ Vertical Divider
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Interview with Artists
Charles Bibbs and Richard Allen May III 
Celebrate Black Music Appreciation Month!
A native of San Bernardino and a graduate of an HBCU (Historically Black College/University), Ms. Garrett has travelled the world. Be encouraged and inspired as she shares her journey, her challenges, and triumphs, and her “secrets” to success. With over 4,000 followers on Facebook Reunion of Souls, Ms. Garrett has a daily show where she plays the piano and sings and accepts requests. She began sharing her online FB program, Reunion of Souls with the FB community during the pandemic and has faithfully continued even as restrictions have lifted. Those that attend regularly begin to form friendships and have conversations. It is not only her talent that draws viewers but her uplifting positive open personality. No fake positivity – she is authentic in her joy and ups and downs of life forming an even stronger bond with those who know her, even if only at a distance through her show. |
