Jillean McCommons
@jilleanmc
Memory worker. Assistant professor. Writing about Black activism in Appalachia. Previous public librarian. “I don’t feel bad when others make me mad. I keep a hole in my bag on my shoulders. And just sing my own songs.” -Jazzmeia Horn
I made it to Resist Booksellers in Petersburg, VA. Black owned and independent. ✊🏿 📚 I bought a signed copy of a poetry book I’ve wanted for a while. *swoon*
If any song could sum up the first seven years of my life growing up in Detroit, it’s this one. Reunions, BBQs, Friday night basement parties, car rides, everywhere. This was the soundtrack. Instant joy and celebration.
Embracing my facial hair. No more scars for me! I saw something recently that said body hair is gender neutral. Love that. ❤️
Imagine being there. If they haven’t already, someone should do oral histories with the people who went. Also, look at those ticket prices! I just learned Stevie wrote “Master Blaster” as a tribute to Bob. Explains so much! The drum and bass. I also hear Ethiopia. 🇪🇹 That’s love.
If you like birdsong, you will enjoy this video from my walk yesterday
