S3, Ep 028 with Desiree Gordon, cultural strategist and curator on how art and art institutions are tools for social justice, wellness and equity
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Season 3 finale celebrates June as Caribbean Heritage Month with guest Desiree Gordon, an Antiguan healing artist, singer and cultural strategist, whose work has been recognized by the Smithsonian Institute along with other art and curatorial organizations. In conversation with host Yndia, Desiree discusses how art and art institutions are tools for social justice, wellness and equity as she reflects on her previous work with Black August Hip-Hop (with Talib Kweli, Mos Def/Bey), her appearance in the Netflix documentary “In Our Mother’s Garden” (with Tarana Burke, Brittney Cooper), her current work with The Brooklyn Arts Council, and her forthcoming EP “I Honor Myself.” Podcast Season 4 debuts September 2022! Follow on IG @JourneysB2B_Podcast & Facebook @JourneysB2B
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