this was the title of the question I posed to the class after being assigned to read the Uses of the Erotic by our dearly departed friend Audre. We had discussed porn the week or so before and could not even agree that child porn was off limits. And I was at a loss for rebuttal because I didn't quite like MacKinnon's argument on porn either but today, we can talk about the Erotic and I hope that will help.
We are reading bridge today as well. Isn't it interesting how all the woman of color are lumped into a day in a fem theory class? While that's obvious to me and I'm sure to the other black folks around the table will we speak it?
I have been so spoiled by the diasporic vision of spelman women's studies, I forget that for others it is an after thought, add bridge then stir. Are we less radical now? I am so excited that BGS is coming next week. I think I could cry I am so happy.
it's not easy being in this eurocentric place everyday, where it is so clear that racism is so alive and well, even among those who are supposed to be invested in this bridging.
Separate but equal, does have a wonderful ring L. I long for that space again, which will happen at TCB no doubt.
there's a revolution burning in me and i feel it is on it's way out.
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you are the revolution.
i went to see "radio golf" last night. it was august wilson's last play and in the program there was a wonderful quote from him that inspired me to think of you. of course in my attempt to reducereuserecycle, i left it at the theatre.
i'll find it for you honey. i really look forward to our soontime real conversations. i was in a similar place not too long ago. please stay committed to that stillsmall voice in your soul that knows the truth of revolution. right now the world is not speaking that language. you are the embodyment of the change that is to come.
let's truly talk soon.
you are in truth the truth you seek.
love.
sorry for the sick typo's...when i am excited, i can't type well. your posting made me excited!
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