You were never meant to survive, so now that you know that truth, what will you do? How will you choose to fight for yourself, your needs, and your communities? What will you refuse to fight for? 

In today’s episode of black. loved. free., Brendane discusses the vulnerability and visibility we need to survive the apocalypse. We do this by reading Audre Lorde’s Transformation of Silence into Language and Action and Assata Shakur’s autobiography. Brendane ends with some reflections and advice on how to survive these harrowing times. 

Content Warning: Assata Shakur's autobiography has brief, but not graphic, discussions of sexual violence. If this is disturbing, please take care while listening.

Time Stamps

Introduction and Thank Yous 0:00

Clear the Air: Vulnerability and Visibility 3:44

Testimony 27:04

To My People Statement 53:18

Rhinoceros Woman 1:08:56

Leftovers--What is Left? 1:46:35

To My Momma 2:03:28

Living in Alignment 2:14:22

Resources

Ayana Zaire Cotton, What Is Your Creative Offer? 

Beyoncé is not your savior

It’s impossible to vote like a black feminist

Black. Loved. Free. Season 1 “Surrendering to Death”

AfroCubaWeb, collection on Assata Shakur https://afrocubaweb.com/assata2.htm

Assata Shakur’s Autobiography

The Transformation of Silence into Action, Audre Lorde

this is the only way to save the Black "community"