Patrisse Cullors joins Lissa Jones to discuss We Make the World, art, collective healing, and the everyday practice of imagining freedom.
Episode 113 – Patrisse Cullors, We Make The World: Guided Aesthetics Practices for Art, Power, and Healing
Episode 112 – Debra Stone, Nick Of Time: Women Write About Art and Aging
“If it’s not us, who is going to keep a record of our stories?” — Debra J Stone Nick of Time: Women Write about Art and Aging is an anthology of essays, poetry, memoir, monologue, and other work by Minnesota artists. Edited by Julie Landsman, Debra J Stone, and Morgan Grayce Willow, it is published …
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Episode 111 – Katie Sample – All Things Work Together for Good (S12 E5)
"If you want something done, you have to do it yourself. The oppressor does not want you to have power, and education is power. The oppressor is not going to help the system meet your needs. "- Dr. John Henrik Clarke (via Elder Katie Sample) ALL THINGS Work Together for Good A memoir by Katie …
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Episode 107 – Honoring Black History Beyond February
“Our democracy flourishes when we see and value one another—and we only do that when we share our stories and take time to listen.”Kevin Lindsey, CEO MHC The Givens Foundation views literature as a pathway to liberation. In this episode Lissa and her guest, Kevin Lindsay, kick off a new season of Black Market Reads, …
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Episode 106 – Michael Richards – Are You Down?
“Having something in a rural space shifts the context of what permanence and importance American history is—for any and all, in every and all spaces.”Esther Callahan Michael Richards: Are You Down? is a compelling monograph that examines the life and work of Jamaican American artist Michael Richards through essays, images, and personal reflections. Edited by …
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Episode 100: A Landmark Celebration of Black Stories, Voices, and Legacy
Black Market Reads, the podcast produced by the Givens Foundation for African American Literature, proudly announces the release of its 100th episode, marking a decade of conversations with Black authors and artists whose work shapes the cultural landscape of Minnesota and beyond. Hosted by Lissa Jones, the 100th episode is an expansive, deeply moving celebration …
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From Resistance to Resilience – Dr. Luke Wood
African American literature is more than stories, poems, and novels. It's a living testament of our ability to endure, to resist, and to thrive in environments that weren't designed for us. From the narratives of enslaved people to the bold voices of the Black Arts movement, our literature has been a mirror of pain, a map of how to navigate the challenges that we face. and a megaphone of our power."
Dr. Gail C. Christopher’s Guide to Racial Healing
“We must remember that racism is not just an ideology; it is a disease. And racial healing is the medicine.” -Gail C. Christopher Framed by a personal narrative detailing Dr. Gail C. Christopher's commitment to help our nation to jettison the false belief in a racial hierarchy, Rx Racial Healing: A Guide to Embracing Our Humanity, …
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BONUS Episode: Karen Nance – Ethel Ray, Living in the White, Gray, and Black
Recorded before a live audience at the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis, Lissa talks with author Karen Nance about her latest book Ethel Ray: Living in the White, Gray, and Black, published by In Black Ink 2024 Ethel Ray Nance was born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, where her family lived a life filled with …
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Charlayne Hunter-Gault, My People – Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives
"I think that you'll have taught our history as our armor, that Black people are more than the sum of our traumas or tragedies. That Black history is the way, and a path to look back. I think that we will remember how to be good to each other and how to speak well of …
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