A book launch of Stella Dadzie’s ‘A Whole Heap of Mix Up’. Including conversation with Stella Dadzie; readings; and guest performances.
This event will include:
- Conversation with Stella Dadzie
- Readings
- Guest performances from:
- Sandra Agard (Writer)
- Cherie Taylor Battiste (Spoken word performer)
‘The way I see it, I am one of many. My life and its ephemera are part of a rich and complex tapestry of parallel or overlapping lives – a kaleidoscope of lived experiences that, viewed together, will define my generation of Black and brown women, warts and all.’
Stella Dadzie is a black feminist activist, artist and writer – a leading figure in the Black women’s movement in Britain.
A Whole Heap of Mix Up brings together a rich treasury of reflections on a life lived in the struggle, showcasing both her political commitment and her creativity. As well as critical writing on race and gender in Britain, the collection includes short stories, poems, speeches, travel writings and a curated selection of artwork. All take their inspiration from the wide range of Dadzie’s life and work – her personal biography, her decades of political activism and critical thinking, and her extensive travel in Africa and the Caribbean.
‘Stella reminds us that the personal is always political in a boldly-lived, socially aware life. With a highly engaged political lens, the variety of pieces and treatment takes us on a journey of experience that will connect with many other women on the way. This is a singular life but with collective resonance.’ – Beverley Bryant
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