The Universal Quintessence

Casa de Africa in Havana, Cuba Dance told story from one of the afro-cuban religions per Dianna, this is Yemaya from the Yoruba pantheon.

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFk2Vo5zcwU)

these images are making me emotional lol even just the image of the hands. kind face strong hands. it is interesting to me that patriarchy is predicated on the idea of women as weak and also inherent caregivers when ethical, effective caregiving is an integration of kindness and strength. the strength tells the little one being cared for that they don't have to worry about the caregiver and they can focus on processing what is inside. but that strength is not something that can be summoned out of nothing - "to stay bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind, you need to talk with another adult and let them help you"

"She's A Sweetheart" music video by Momo Boyd and Infinity Song

She continues her work through the courts and has started a business that helps others locate genealogy records and understand historic land grants. Her goal is to open the same doors of knowledge so more families can protect their own legacies.

Throughout history, turning scientists into scapegoats has been a chilling marker for the collapse of a society.

marble & ebony