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Land and languages lost

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My siblings, colleagues, and fellows

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My ancestors and my
students

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my friends and family

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The clients I work with in organizations like IPNO. My neighbors and New Orleanians - who should not fear a white couple moving in. To host informed conversations.

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Young black kids who
follow behind me.

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I honor my ancestors, especially the women family members who taught me to keep going. Here is a drawing of my grandma and great aunt. My grandma taught me not to take no s*** from ANYONE!

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the interconnection I feel with other beings

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AfroTaino with the heart of a Young Lord

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AfroTaino with the heart of a Young Lord

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my ancestors brought to and from the islands of Dominican Repulic/Haiti and Puerto Rico. The Arawak peoples of the Caribbean and the Yoruba and Ibo tribes of Nigeria as well as the Moors who occupied Portugal and Spain in the 700's. Most importantly, for my daughter and future generations.

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My ancestors. The ones beyond memory. The ones who fought back, the ones who survived. To undo the generational adoption of white body supremacy values. To decolonize my bloodlines.

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my ancestors