Our ancestors can rest peacefully in the knowing that we are writing to preserve the stories of our history, the stories our them, the folklore of our culture. We write 'cause we're their vessels.
When so many before us had to stay silent for survival and peace, we have to stay writing for our survival and the freedom of all those who couldn't express it before and all those who need to learn how to express it after.
I loved this post so much it really felt like the beginning of the end of my own post titled “I am not free while any woman is unfree”.. truly felt seen and heard . Thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you so much Blackstack for honoring my words and those of my ancestors 🙏🤍🙏🤍
Your words sparked something within me to write with more passion and purpose. Thank you for leaning your pen to the Blackstack community to enjoy!
When so many before us had to stay silent for survival and peace, we have to stay writing for our survival and the freedom of all those who couldn't express it before and all those who need to learn how to express it after.
This piece is a prayer in motion.
Every line beats like a drum, calling our ancestors home.
ThandoTalks didn’t just write she channeled.
“My pen is an oracle” say less. That line alone could light a fire under a whole generation.
This is more than expression.
It’s reclamation.
It’s revelation.
It’s resurrection.
You also inspire me and I enjoyed reading your prose.
I loved this post so much it really felt like the beginning of the end of my own post titled “I am not free while any woman is unfree”.. truly felt seen and heard . Thank you 🙏🏽
Absolutely beautiful piece!!! Thank you unselfishly sharing your gift with us.
Love everything about this!