Performing artists Jenn Freeman (Po'Chop) and Anna Martine Whitehead in conversation about their work. We'll learn about Black women from history like Jackie Ormes, the first African American female cartoonist and creator of the Torchy Brown comic strip. We'll talk what it means to be invisible-ized and the Abolitionist theory that there is no "away."  The episode also features performances by spoken word artist, Tiff Beatty, a song from Whitehead's upcoming opera, "Force!" as well as original music sung and composed by Stacy Rene Erenberg. We then close out with a conversation with theater artist and activist, Jocelyn Prince, Principal at ALJP Consulting, on the importance of staying vigilant in a fragile democracy.

Bronzeville G-ddamn was written and performed by Tiff Beatty as part of The People's Church of the G.H.E.T.T.O created by Jenn Freeman (Po'Chop).  Zach's Song from FORCE! is sung by Zachary Nicol, Tramaine Parker, Daniella Pruitt, and Ayanna Woods; composed by Anna Martine Whitehead with arrangement by Ayanna Woods.

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This episode was sponsored by FLATS, a Chicago-based apartment community, with editing by Hannah Foerschler and original music composed by Andrew Hansen. Graphic design by Vin Reed. Your host and producer for Pivot Arts is Julieanne Ehre.