Local poet, artist, and activist Ebony Isis Booth shares on the importance and struggle of living in your truth.
About the speaker
Ebony Isis Booth is a poet, writer, cultural strategist, and curator of vibes. She is founder of the African American multimedia showcase, Burque Noir, and Honeysuckle Creatives, a consultancy specializing in creative engagement strategies, project management, and event design with people of color in mind. Originally from New Jersey and a long time resident of Denver, Ebony resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her niece, Alayah, and nephew, Cordae. Grinning & Bare is her first book of poetry.
Her debut collection, Grinning & Bare, sheds light on black feminism, racism and inequality, social justice, and self love.
Check out more on Ebony here:
•Creative Bravos Awards
•Interview on Self-Employed Happy Hour
•Instagram
•Twitter
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Be your own boss. Be unbossed and unbothered.
Your existence is a miracle in and of itself, and what you do with that is your choice. You get to call the shots.
You don’t have to live a life where you’re responding and reacting to other people’s toxicity.
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Richard Levy Gallery
514 Central Ave SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico United States 87102
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Creative Startups
Downtown Albuquerque Arts & Cultural District
City of Albuquerque
Photographer Kendra Crooks
Videographer Austin Madrid
