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Afrodescendant Literature
Literatura Afrodescendiente
From Brazil and Ecuador to Puerto Rico
Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, Luz Argentina Chiriboga, Mayra Santos Febres
Ecuador
This world is not for ugly girls - Luz Argentina Chiriboga
The Afra Ecuadorian writer Luz Argentina Chiriboga writes a story about the burden of being named Linda when your aspect is the opposite of the standard of beauty. In the comments, we talk about how Christianity spun some racist ideas that still haunt our societies. Read more.
Episode's contributor: Storyteller Sheila Arnold
Sheila Arnold has been a full-time storyteller since 2003, traveling throughout the country sharing her stories and songs, historic character presentations, Christian monologues, and professional development for educators. Known for her interactive style which often incorporates song, Arnold’s been featured at multiple festivals across the U.S. She has produced two CDs and two books including a picture book, Weeping Willow, or, Why the Leaves Change their Colors.
Sheila Arnold
Este mundo no es de las Feas - Luz Argentina Chiriboga
La escritora ecuatoriana afrodescendiente Luz Argentina Chiriboga explora lo que es llamarse Linda cuando el aspecto de la portadora es lo opuesto al estándar de belleza. En los comentarios hablamos sobre cómo el cristianismo hiló algunas de las ideas racistas que todavía permean nuestras sociedades. Lee más.
Brasil -Brazil
The Bonze's Secret - Machado de Assis
The Brazilian author Machado de Assis, tells us the story of a group of men that after finding a new doctrine, set out to test it and discover the efficacy it has over the population. In the comments we will explore some of Brazil’s afro-religions, from Afro-Catholicism to Candomble. Read more
El Secreto del Bonzo - Machado de Assis
El autor brasilero Machado de Assis, nos cuenta la historia de un grupo de hombres que al encontrar una nueva doctrina y ponerla a prueba, descubren la eficacia que ésta tiene sobre la población. En los comentarios exploramos algunas de las religiones afro-brasileras, desde el afro-catolicismo hasta el candomblé. Leer más
Puerto Rico
Marina's Fragrance - Mayra Santos Febres
Young Marina discovers she can harbor fragrances on her skin. But her divine gift is desired by and resented by those who cannot cage her. In the comments we talked about how religious and political systems redefined the role of women and minorities in Latin America. Read more
Diane Macklin
Episode's contributor: Diane Macklin
Diane Macklin has dedicated over two decades to the art of storytelling and listening. Diane lives as a narrative enthusiast and writer, fully invested in the ancient power of storytelling to transform; heal; and explore the unique, yet universal elements of humanity. As a performer, workshop presenter, keynote speaker, and teaching artist, Diane aims to “Make a Difference, One Story at a Time!”