i’ve never felt more american or isolated than while watching strolling series. created by cecile emeke, the short films explore the black diaspora through complex topics such as feminism, afro-futurism, capitalism, music and immigration. what’s most interesting is uncovering the ways race and nationality are shaped by physical location.
while we have a long way to go in america by way of representation and inclusion, strolling series reminded me that black-american art influences the international black experience. there’s privilege in living at what some might consider the epicenter of black life.
one thing’s for sure — black womanhood is lit no matter the location, and these young sisters’ analysis is so sharp until i beamed with pride.
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In deep gratitude for ALL the jewels you share, but this woman’s work is by far the one that has echoed in my heart and belly. U.S. culture-U.S. brand of capitalism keeps people of color so ignorant of one another, especially any realities outside the U.S. The one language tradition for such a monstrously large culture as ours is a downright SHAME.
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Thanks for being such a strong supporter Rebeca. I only speak English and know very little about how Blackness is experienced outside the U.S. Not only were the videos enlightening, but I felt really embarrassed. Here I am a grown ass woman with a passport and the internet and I can’t tell you one thing about people of African descent living in Europe. I got work to do.
I absolutely love them. Let’s go to France and be their friends and have café at a café.
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yaaaaasssss!!!!