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Hood Wellness PT 2 W/ Tamela Julia Gordon
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In this two part conversation, Weeze talks with Tamela Julia Gordon, a writer and editor from New York. Tamela Julia Gordon’s book, Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land has been met with critical acclaim, earning a starred Kirkus Review. Tamela’s currently working on her second book and splitting her time between Harlem and Miami.
Weeze and Tamela explore layers centered on Community Care, Authenticity and staying rooted in the truth of your work, and honoring your community as well as your capacity as we navigate these aspects.They also talk about the need to be within community with those who see, hear, and honor us.
Key Takeaways
- The importance of community care
- Tamela shares her journey of writing 'Hood Wellness' and the process of reconciling her own experiences.
- The conversation highlights the limitations of anti-racism work and the importance of authentic and community-centered approaches to activism and self-care.
- Promoting a book while maintaining integrity and authenticity can be challenging.
- Working at your own capacity in activism.
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