Episode 14: "But They Look Like Me..." A Lack of Black Artist and Writer Collaborations
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02/28/22 • 38 min
This week, enjoy Episode Fourteen with Your Favorite Librarian as she continues the conversation about "Measure of Authenticity. This episode is broken into two portions for readers to properly examine and are, also, paired with great titles to support any reader's discovery.
Scars are Beautiful: Unresolved Trauma and Reclaiming Black Beauty
- Healing Legacies of Trauma and Abuse in the Queer Community
- Masculine of Centre, Seeking Her Refined Femme
- Just Not Beautiful Enough... balance, attention, care, effort and specialness
Provided Examples of Great Black Illustrators: Ashley Evans, Floyd Cooepr, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Frank Morrison, Vashti Harrison, Jerry Pinkney, Ashley Evans, Nina Crews, AG Evans, Ebony Glenn and Kadir Nelson to name a few.
Community Organizing or Organized: Natural Position of Allyship
- Authentic voices and contributions of the Black Experience
- Black Freedom Under a White Gaze
- Depictions of Beauty and Identity reflect command standards and measure of cultural excellence
- Health and wellness for all representations of Blackness
- Black Skin and the environment
- Go Pro or Stay Home... Affordability, Accessibility and Type of Skin Care Providers
- Defining common and specific skin conditions
Check out this week's reading suggestion and check out favoritelibrarian.com
"Feminist Weed Farmer:Growing Mindful Medicine in Your Own Back Yard" by Madrone Stewart
"Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide" by Dija Ayodele
This week, enjoy Episode Fourteen with Your Favorite Librarian as she continues the conversation about "Measure of Authenticity. This episode is broken into two portions for readers to properly examine and are, also, paired with great titles to support any reader's discovery.
Scars are Beautiful: Unresolved Trauma and Reclaiming Black Beauty
- Healing Legacies of Trauma and Abuse in the Queer Community
- Masculine of Centre, Seeking Her Refined Femme
- Just Not Beautiful Enough... balance, attention, care, effort and specialness
Provided Examples of Great Black Illustrators: Ashley Evans, Floyd Cooepr, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Frank Morrison, Vashti Harrison, Jerry Pinkney, Ashley Evans, Nina Crews, AG Evans, Ebony Glenn and Kadir Nelson to name a few.
Community Organizing or Organized: Natural Position of Allyship
- Authentic voices and contributions of the Black Experience
- Black Freedom Under a White Gaze
- Depictions of Beauty and Identity reflect command standards and measure of cultural excellence
- Health and wellness for all representations of Blackness
- Black Skin and the environment
- Go Pro or Stay Home... Affordability, Accessibility and Type of Skin Care Providers
- Defining common and specific skin conditions
Check out this week's reading suggestion and check out favoritelibrarian.com
"Feminist Weed Farmer:Growing Mindful Medicine in Your Own Back Yard" by Madrone Stewart
"Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide" by Dija Ayodele
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Episode 13: Your First Relationship... The Art of Self-Love
Enjoy Your Favorite Librarian's examination of the benefits, usages, and examples of self-love. Specifically, this episode celebrates and explores how Black Women, and the Black community, define and utilize self-love.
In this episode, readers will also explore the following:
- Define and Maintaining a Foundation of Love and Support
- Limits, Boundaries, and Managing Expectations
- Self-Discipline and Accountability
- Combatting Versions of Yourself
As you continue your reading, check out this week's paired titles. For more information, check out favoritelibrarian.com.
"Feminist Weed Farmer: Growing Mindful Medicine in Your Own Back Yard" by Madrone Stewart
"Fattily Ever After: A Black Fat Girls Guide to Living Life Unapologetically" by Stephanie Yeboah
There is a book out there for you. Continue reading, my friends!
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Episode 15: The Magic of Black Womanhood
In celebration of Women's History Month, join Your Favorite Librarian as she reviews the 2014 memoir written by Lorraine Sade Bakersville, entitled "One Trans Woman's Spiritual Journey."
While pursuing her degree in librarianship, Your Favorite Librarian met the author. The experience and interaction left a beautiful impression on Your Favorite Librarian.
Baskerville is not only an author but a kick-ass social worker and activist best known for founding transgender advocacy group transGENESIS.
In 2000, Baskerville was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. In 2002, Baskerville was appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Coalition for LGBT Health. This living legend is sure to inspire any reader.
"Life is about making choices... I ask you... are you living... or are you just existing?"
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