The Rabid Virus [Poems of Resistance]
The Rabid Virus 1 It is a global epidemic Somehow causing fitful laughter Mainly causing fearful slaughter In the selfsame flock Fearful but if you said as Much it’s enough excuse They set children they’ve “Dog train,” kids on you….
Have you finished?
Steam rolled daily in a this daily roller coaster called life Not because of the natural essence of life, worthwhile… Not because of the appeasing plea unique enlightenment Not because of reproductive need, procreative futures Because the cultural on you…
Guys fucking guys….
Lugardia kept us in limbo Shackling us with sex in Our see thru straitjackets “You will marry the man We choose for you,” said My frantic father followed By my mousey mother all Silent, all compliant as Ordained by masters…
Resignifications – Black Portraiture
ReSignifications represents the “Blackamoor” trope in Western culture”, an exhibition and series of panel discussions in Florence, Italy. This tradition of decorative art emerged at the intersection of cross-cultural encounters shaped by centuries of migration, exchange, conquest, servitude, and exile. Our…
Blessed Bodies – An LGBT Anthology
On the 7th of January, 2014, the Nigerian government passed a law that practically approved state-sanctioned homophobia. Since then, Nigeria’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) population have lived in mortal fear and damaged self-worth. They believe that if their…
Grand Palais to Grand Rue
These are incredibly beautiful but I cannot help but think that what was once a way of life perceived as dangerous to white supremacy, is now reimagined into art which is safe enough to be caressed and loved. Beyond…
Kagendo Murungi interviews Melissa Kiguwa, Poet & Radical Feminist.
Melissa Kiguwa is a poet and a radical feminist. Her work is rooted in acknowledging and giving praise to diverse afro-experiences. Her work focuses on imperialism, migration, sexuality, spirituality, and trauma. In her work she re-imagines liberation, new horizons, and inter-generational…
Vodou: Sacred Powers of Haiti
In Vodou, life is a continuous existence. There is no before and after of birth or death. We simply pass from one life state to another. If you cannot see or feel beyond the realms of the here and now…
Diriye Osman Has Become the First African Author to Win the Prestigious Polari First Book Prize
Top photo by Darren Bonello. 2nd photo by Boris Mitkov LONDON (October 8th 2014) – Somali-born author and artist, Diriye Osman, has become the first African writer to win the UK’s prestigious Polari First Book Prize. The award is presented…