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Musings, reviews, news, and writings from a complex web of centers and margins

Disrupting normative discourse or Disruption AS discourse

9/28/2016

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The cover of the latest issue of NASPA's Leadership Exchange caught my attention. It was a simple black background with the words "DISCOURSE or DISRUPTION" boldy and colorfully across it (pictured below). Given the temporal context of student activism across the U.S., I rightfully assumed this title was in reference to an article in the issue about campus protests. However, the false binary that the title suggested got under my skin, so I quickly went to the article inside. That binary and a particular suggestion that the authors shared about educating student activists about "time, place, and manner" pushed me towards a short twitter rant.
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I admit. I grew up anti-Black. by Dr. Liza Talusan

9/21/2016

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In reflecting on the questions posed of "how will higher education (the field, campuses, and individuals within both) respond - or not respond to A Vision for Black Lives? How do YOU want or will show up?" it is imperative that non-Black folks reflect on the anti-Blackness we've grown up with and internalized. Thus, it is my honor to re-publish, with permission, Dr. Liza Talusan's recent blog post entitled "I admit. I grew up anti-Black." Thank you Liza for your words and your willingness to engage with the world around you authentically.

If you've got some thoughts to share and willing to see it posted on this blog, send your submission and a little bit about yourself to tj.jourian@gmail.com with the subject line "Moving the Vision Forward". Any type of submission is welcome, poetry, musings, open letters, etc. that are reflective in essence.


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Documenting Our Own Lives: On H. Melt's "The Plural, The Blurring"

9/16/2016

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After putting out my post on some books by TGNC writers to check out, I had the pleasure of getting sent another book to read for myself. This was H. Melt's collection of short poems and essays documenting some of Chicago's queer and trans spaces and artists from their perspective. I recommend this quick, but not necessarily easy (as it is chokefull of emotions) read and here I offer some thoughts as to why. Thank you for writing and sending this to me H.


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Moving the Vision Forward by Dr. Dafina-Lazarus (D-L) Stewart

9/6/2016

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In the August Trans*Formational Change newsletter, I asked folks to send in their submissions responding to the question(s), "how will higher education (the field, campuses, and individuals within both) respond - or not respond to A Vision for Black Lives? How do YOU want or will show up?" Below you can find the first submission by Dr. Dafina-Lazarus (D-L) Stewart who generously shared zir own reflections. Thank you D-L.

If you've got some thoughts to share and willing to see it posted on this blog, send your submission and a little bit about yourself to tj.jourian@gmail.com with the subject line "Moving the Vision Forward". Any type of submission is welcome, poetry, musings, open letters, etc. that are reflective in essence.


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About that asterisk: This website uses the asterisk (*) as a linguistic disruption of sorts that shifts the meaning of words to intentionally reference from a trans perspective (e.g., trans*form). In most cases, it is not used after the word "trans" as is becoming common in many spaces (see this article for an explanation of the etymology and meaning of trans*), except when directly cited or is part of an already published piece.  This is to honor the ongoing discussions and tensions amongst trans communities regarding the use/misuse of the asterisk. See, the following three articles to learn about some of these discussions and tensions: by Julia Serano, by the Trans Student Educational Resources, and by Practical Androgyny.
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