“I know the world is bruised and bleeding, and though it is important not to ignore its pain, it is also critical to refuse to succumb to its malevolence…chaos contains information that can lead to knowledge — even wisdom. Like art. This is precisely the time when artists go to work.”
— Toni Morrison
Life is more than struggle and survival. It is also abundant and flourishing. Even in the harshest conditions, life is jealous for itself, and love finds a way. In addition to remembering the suffering of our ancestors, we must also highlight their joys and victories. The stories of our ancestry teach us that in the face of the violent history and a callous present, some of us have dared to laugh.
Some of us dared to pop gum, double dutch, forget our troubles, experiment, invent, pun, love ourselves, love one another, and love the culture that we’ve made. Our past has embraced highs and lows, inspiration from the Continent, and innovation across the Oceanic. Black artists continue to depict our dynamic experiences as people of African descent. Today, we dare to create art as an act of joy and resistance.
We invite you to use some printable images from Liberation Calendar below:
TODAY’S PRACTICE
Decorate the cover of your Liberation Calendar journal. Use color, cutouts, stickers–whatever makes your journal feel true to you and your journey this month. And most importantly, have fun while you unleash your creativity!
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