Black in Environment

Goddess of Wind

The Goddess of Wind is one of four pieces entitled “Goddesses of Nature” created with acrylic paint.

Black in Environment

Goddess of Water

The Goddess of Water is one of four pieces entitled “Goddesses of Nature” created with acrylic paint.

Black in Environment

Goddess of Earth

The Goddess of Fire is one of four pieces entitled “Goddesses of Nature” created with acrylic paint.

 
 

Black in Environment

Although environmental stewardship and conservation has been undertaken by persons of all races and economic backgrounds, the face of these stewards is overwhelmingly represented by white ones. We welcome your stories about your own environmental stewardship and encourage submissions which highlight the efforts of Black and Indigenous persons in your island to protect and conserve the environment.

 
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Fe A-we
Fe A-we

after by Kamau Brathwaite

So what if we queers die?

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Ritual
Ritual

And I am here

in commune with the seas

my curios stem from cashee,

breadfruit and jackfish, a feast

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Interview with a Chichiman
Interview with a Chichiman

I am the sea unending, rhythmic, fearless…

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The Arrival of Birds
The Arrival of Birds

Amazona guildingii shrieks for you,

and your half-written sinuous chapters,

they are to remain unfinished.

This is one tragedy of the Caribbean queer.

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The Fire Goddess
The Fire Goddess

The Fire Goddess

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The Wind Goddess
The Wind Goddess

The Wind Goddess

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The Water Goddess
The Water Goddess

The Water Goddess

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The Earth Goddess
The Earth Goddess

The Earth Goddess

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