On today’s episode, Brittany and Ajanae chat with Amanda Johnston; join them as they discuss choosing joy, intentional literary citizenship, the history of Torch Literary Arts, recurring selves in the work, and existing in the here and now.
Until Next Time:
Here is some media to accompany your experience of the episode and a writing prompt to tide you over until we meet again!
- Lucille Clifton - i am accused of tending to the past by Lucille Clifton
- Krista Franklin - ARTIST FEATURE: KRISTA FRANKLIN - EP2
- Wura-Natasha Ogunji - Interview with Wura-Natasha Ogunji | "Alpha Crucis – Contemporary African Art"
- Beyonce - The Business of Being Beyoncé Knowles-Carter | GQ
Writing Prompt:
In the spirit of Amanda’s Praisesong project, choose a member of your community and write a praisesong or ode to them.
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