Although Disney is just now catching up with the concept, Black Mermaids are far from something new. In this powerful episode our guests are Cookie Washington and Judith Aidoo are speaking on the subject of black mermaids and more. Mark your calendars for the upcoming Art Show: "Celebrating Black Mermaids; From Africa to America" which is discussed in more details in this episode. (Opening May 26th - July 6th, 2023) @ City Gallery at Joe Riley Waterfront Park in Charleston SC
Connect with Cookie Washington: https://www.cookiesewsquilts.com
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Vocable #1: Sankofa*!
By Judith Aidoo-Saltus
January 30, 2022
Then as now
like tomorrow
I am
getting stronger
with good use and wise words
So much so
that the next time
I die
let it be said—
using my blood for breath—
Here lies one
who cleared the path
in the
shape of a heart
and danced to fetch our kra
So we can
remember to
sing all
of our true names
like hymns for our children
Beginning
first with Mother
Lucy
who holds Kunte
In her lap with both hands
More than 3
million years on
we know
the future's here
This time we’ll be ready
Then as now
for tomorrow
*An Akan concept from Ghana, my fatherland, symbolised by a stylised heart that means “go back and fetch” what is
good from the past, use it in the present, so as to make progress in the future.
Support creative artist Anthony Burks; Ethnic Mermaid Coloring Book Collection! https://www.ethnicmermaids.com/post/meet-the-artist-behind-ethnic-mermaids
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