So very grateful to CNP (Counter Narrative Project) & Darian Aaron of The Reckoning magazine for helping me share KuchuQwanzaa and the legacies of its beautiful founders: the late Marcus R. White & the late Dr. Louis F. Graham.
Marcus was one of the most important folks I knew and ushered me into myself in ways I can’t even explain. Unwavering, unashamed, infectious. Louis was THE example of showing up for yourself and community within the confines of traditional academia. He and Louis were pivotal blocks in the foundation of who I am building to be & the work I wish to do. I hope you'll check out the piece (link in bio!) & join in on @KuchuQwanzaa festivities this year.
ICYMI, I’ve been working in the wake of Louis and Marcus’ transitions to honor their legacies and a first step has been sustaining the life of KuchuQwanzaa (a Black, LGBTQIA+ infusion of Kwanzaa) which they created in 2009 before parting ways some years later. Find out more on KuchuQwanzaa here: www.kuchuqwanzaa.com
