Tag: counter narrative storytelling
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Kalen’s Intro

As I perceived myself, perceiving myself in the center of my life looking all around- I remembered the joy and liberation of embracing the situatedness of my identity.
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Living my life in the margin and that metaphor was proof
If I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room, would you trust it? I grew up in a very White community in Oklahoma. In school and extra-curricular activities, I was socialized around White standards of acceptability regarding appearance, femininity, and group acceptance. My parents supported me and validated my capabilities, worthiness, and…