Sweet July: The Role Of Black Women Birth Workers
From an artistic standpoint, I’ve always been fascinated with the beauty of the Black birthing experience—how the body changes and adjusts to produce new life. The instant instincts that kick in the moment a child is placed into a mother’s arms is a beautiful thing to observe. However, I have witnessed the not-so-beautiful moments of the Black birthing experience. I’ve witnessed a friend almost lose their child because of the carelessness of nurses and the lack of medical attention.
It’s no secret that Black women face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality as well as other pregnancy complications, largely driven by racial disparities. That’s why now more than ever, Black birth workers are needed to help address this crisis.
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Mothers Unearthed Issue: Aster(ix) Journal
Etched featured as the cover for the September issue of Aster(ix) Journal.
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Sweet July: Black Joy Through Food: Garden-To-Table Jamaican Traditions
Growing up, I was always immersed in my Jamaican culture, especially through food. Over 30 years ago, my family migrated to the United States from Jamaica and England—and they’ve always made sure to keep a little piece of Jamaica with them no matter how far away they are from home. My grandparents have grown and harvested various types of fruits and vegetables native to the Caribbean over the last three decades. I’ve spent my childhood lending a hand in the harvest for mango season, shelling Gungo peas (also known as pigeon peas), eating oranges from the orange tree on the back patio, and watching my grandmother grind cassava and cut the coconut into small pieces to make bammy. West Indians have a deep, rich love for their cuisine and cultivate that through a garden-to-table experience.
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Sweet July