My position as Writer in Residence at Geez magazine has given me regular opportunities to explore the intersections of spirituality and social justice. Over the years, I’ve published more than ten essays here.
Geez recognizes that institutional religion, especially Christianity, holds many conflicted and oppressive systems throughout the world. The magazine is a place to navigate the contradictions of values, visions, and institutions. It’s published four times a year, with special issues, and always is taking subscriptions.
I encourage all writers and artists who resonate with these themes to submit their work. You don’t have to be a Christian or churchified! The next issue will feature voices from kids and also reflections from former kids who care for, work with, or are in community with children or teens.
They’re accepting pitches until February 12.
Geez 67 (Winter 2023) stitches together an issue inviting us to slow down and explore the mystery of making. Crafting is one way to tend to our souls in hard times.
In “Writing and Our Craft of Black family” I explore the precarious craft of making Black family in the US Empire and how experiences in family inform my writing practices and rituals.
“In this capitalist pressure cooker, family is a trying: taking what is given, gathering resources, listening for opportunities. Both family and writing are acts of self-determination.”
This piece intimately portrays how the crafting of Black family bleeds into how we understand ourselves and the loved ones that flow through us in memory. A very fitting read this Black Histories-Futures month.
Owólabi Aboyade
aka
Will See