As I sit here at the public library, I noticed a steady stream of mask wearing, pink haired, and typically progressive types heading to the auditorium. I overheard the speaker spoken of and so here she and her talk is.
RESEARCH TALK: "ABOLITION AND FASCISM"
Robyn Maynard
This talk takes up Black radical critiques that link fascism to carcerality in order to reflect on the rise of authoritarian, right wing governance across Canada, the United States, and the “West” more broadly.
Reflecting on today’s increasing use of criminalization to “manage” the crises of homelessness, neutralize social movements, and in particular, facilitate mass deportations across the West, the talk reflects on how longer histories of policing Black life—and Black abolitionist struggles for liberation—can help to make sense of the multiple crises of the present and inform the creation of more liberatory futures.”
I made this for my friend's daughter who is trying out pottery. I've been making her little instructional videos and this one is a timelapse of me trimming and putting a handle on a mug. Thought I would share in case you guys find this interesting.
Someone shared this with me who said it had been circulating in the Hasidic community. Will likely offend a lot of people these days.
Hi everyone, I haven't been active in Solid Ground for a while, but I am still alive and kicking! I now work as personal assistant to a mind-bendingly weird and diva-esque artist-lip-syncher-performer named Fiona Blueberry. She is blissfully clueless about politics and seems to be completely unaware of the culture wars. Working with her is a breath of fresh air. If you need a mood lift, I encourage you to watch this video we made together. Happy 4th, everyone! Wishing you fun/love/peace on this holiday. :) www.fionablueberry.com
