The dreaded empty page
April has been an exciting month so far for Freedom Reeves. There have been successes as well as some setbacks, but it’s all a part of a truly magical and rewarding process. » Read more…
Added 5/4/2010
“What is Spectacular Sex?”- Another critique of Kiely’s video, including a collection of video responses. Thanks to Bianca Laureano for including the video from the Freedom Reeves vlog series. http://www.amplifyyourvoice.org/u/Media_Justice/2010/4/15/What-is-Spectacular-Sex
The purpose of the video is two-fold:
1) To encourage a dialogue about female sexuality that is productive and honors the complexity of the topic.
2) To invite a real dialogue with Keily Williams, Tse Williams (her manager) and Nine Lives Entertainment about why we took issue with the way that the subject matter was presented in the song and video. Contact Nine Lives Entertainment here: ninelivesent@gmail.com
Other responses from around the blogosphere:
http://crunkfeministcollective.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/148/
http://nualacabral.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/open-letter-to-kiely-williams/
Added 4/19- http://manifestfreedom.wordpress.com/2010/04/15/open-letter-to-kiely/
Added 5/5/10-http://sunshinenouveau.tumblr.com/post/521101925/open-response-to-a-spectacular-spectacle
Look at me! I'm sexy! I hate you dad!
As the head (and sole) writer of Freedomreeves.com, I try to balance making timely and relevant posts with the desire to avoid sensationalism. I try to steer clear of gossip or negativity, although I know that both of these are alluring. Having said that, there is a trend that I feel the need to comment on, and this trend hit a most unfortunate climax for me last night, thanks to Twitter.
My writer face, or how I will look for the next 30 days
April is going to be a writing bonanza for me! I have decided to take not one, but TWO writing challenges during the month of April.
I first learned about this website from Lifehacker.com, one of my favorite blogs. The idea behind this site is to encourage participants to write 750 (or three pages) of free-form writing everyday. Also known as “morning pages,” the daily writing helps address creative blockages and helps create the writing habit, which I’ve been trying to do for some time.
I have wanted to finish the first draft of a script for almost two years now. From the people behind NaNoWriMo , Script Frenzy challenges participants to complete 100 pages of a script in 30 days.
I plan to report of my progress with these two challenges as they progress. It’s a new month and a new season. What do you hope to start? Please share in the comment section, and let me know if I can do anything to support you.
Mighty Real
I’ve decided to start a new series on Freedomreeves.com dedicated to people who deserve a “spotlight” for their contributions to the fight for human equality and equity, popular culture and art. » Read more…