read this opinion piece, by Leonard Pitts in the Miami Herald. it's associated with this video by Kiri Davis. she's a 17 year old who made a short film about the self-image of young black women. in this short film, which is part of the media that matters film festival, davis investigates self-image, beauty and how young women understand their own histories. she also recreates a 1930s "doll test" which engages young children to express the ideas and stereotypes they've already been shaped by.
soon to come on this blog (i will try. grad school work is keeping me far away from blogging.)
-a weekly recipe so long overdue, i should just call them "monthly"
-why do we still have a holiday called "columbus day?"
-what i learned from sandra cisneros
thanks for hanging in there. meanwhile, i'd like to let you know that comments really motivate me, so keep 'em comin',
tags: art video black women self-image history film
1 comment:
And you motivate me! Thank you so much for being an inspired individual. I just started my own blog, thanks to you. Still working on my site - hope to have it up by Sunday. I want to be added to your group so add me as a team member when you have a chance.
peace
Xiomara
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