The Yellow Bee Steward

"When grassroots Black activists speak honestly about racism at colleges across this country, we are..."

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:54:20 -0400

“When grassroots Black activists speak honestly about racism at colleges across this country, we are not met with open arms by administrators and faculty. And most certainly our calendars are not full for the rest of the year let alone for the next three to five. When we speak, we are often met by the deaf ear of white denial. When Tim Wise speaks, he gets applause, standing ovations, awards and proclamations. The fact that schools can’t “hear” us when I and other people of color speak but will search out and roll out the red carpet for Wise is a statement to a kind of racism that doesn’t get discussed much – if at all – in our work. Despite all of the white anti-racist presentations given over the years at colleges and universities across the country, institutional racism at these schools remains intact. All the while, activists of color continue to be muffled and marginalized. Even in the ghetto of race discourse we remain tenants and never owners of an analysis that is ours to begin with.”

- Word to the Wise: Unpacking the White Privilege of Tim Wise

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Ashe!!! -Sebas’

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unimpressedcats: I touch ur foods when u no look

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:48:20 -0400

unimpressedcats:

I touch ur foods when u no look

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Wed, 08 May 2013 21:26:21 -0400

alinabohoru: Flamingo Bingo

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:06:38 -0400

alinabohoru:

Flamingo Bingo

"Puppy’s murder made me aware that we were not safe or untouchable and that if someone does touch us,..."

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:58:40 -0400

“Puppy’s murder made me aware that we were not safe or untouchable and that if someone does touch us, no one gives a shit. We only have each other. We always knew this, but now we needed to take a step towards doing something about it. So I started looking out for myself and the girls who worked on the street with me. We girls decided that whenever we got into a car with someone, another girl would write down as much information as possible. We would try not to just lean into the car window but get a guy to walk outside the car so that everyone could see him, so we all knew who he was if she didn’t come back. That’s how it started. Since no one was going to do it for us, we had to do it for ourselves.”

- Miss Major, Black trans woman and former sex worker discussing the killing of a fellow sex worker (via theraceproblem)

TWoC resistance and community building is foundational. Do you see the creativity that goes into our survival? There’s so much I can say about the agency and interconnectedness that comes from securing our survival.

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elleperez: MFA DEPOSIT PRINT SALE Hi friends, I was lucky...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:31:51 -0400

elleperez:

MFA DEPOSIT PRINT SALE

Hi friends,

I was lucky enough to be accepted to Yale’s School of Art for my MFA in Photography, which has been pretty much blowing my mind for the past few weeks. I am even luckier because they have offered me a generous scholarship that eliminates my tuition. However, I must come up with $515 dollars to hold my space in the class by the first week of May.

Thus! I am selling some 8x10” images from my most recent work in Puerto Rico to close the gap between what I have right now and the rest of the money. All prints are being sold at ‘pay what you can‘ donation, with a suggested donation of 30 + $3 for S&H.

The images pictured above are included in the print sale, plus a few others. I will consider special requests if you email me first!

Click here to see all the images in the print sale!

Thanks y’all, I am super grateful for my community and all of the support you have given me over the past few years.

laurencephilomene: still life, 2013 - pink cone & googly...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:55:35 -0400

laurencephilomene:

still life, 2013 - pink cone & googly eyes

allofmystupids: best movie omg i dont know what this movie is...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:09:58 -0400

allofmystupids:

best movie omg

i dont know what this movie is but yes.

ianbrooks: Wearable Organic Senior Fashions by Riitta Ikonen...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:38:00 -0400

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

Senior Finnish Fashions by Riitta Ikonen & Karoline Hjorth / posted by ianbrooks.me

ianbrooks:

Wearable Organic Senior Fashions by Riitta Ikonen and Karoline Hjorth

Inspired by Norwegian folklore, “Eyes as Big As Plates” is a series depicting their neighborly Finnish elders festooned in the organic materials of their homeland, each an enigmatic but equally endearing character that has sprung to life from the old world fables. You can check out their show at the Recess in Red Hook in Brooklyn, NY through April 26, 2013.

Artists: Website (via: Visual News / Booooooom)

um…so where can i get this?

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:25:00 -0500

um…so where can i get this?

elixherfix: ELIXHER is an award-winning online destination for...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:46:43 -0500

elixherfix:

ELIXHER is an award-winning online destination for Black lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer women. We are committed to making ELIXHER self-sustainable. Donate to our campaign here: indiegogo.com/projects/elixher-magazine.

"Globally, as weather becomes more extreme, the poor and the politically vulnerable will continue to..."

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:14:37 -0500

“Globally, as weather becomes more extreme, the poor and the politically vulnerable will continue to pay the highest price of climate change. Discrepancies in media coverage of post-Katrina New Orleans reveal some of the fault lines: White survivors were often portrayed as “finding supplies” and black survivors as looters, criminalized and targeted by the police and the National Guard. At the same time, transnational corporations will profit from superstorms, drought, sea rise, and other effects of climate change.”

- “World of Weathercraft” by Jenna Brager and Bailey Kier (via thenewinquiry)

ryandonato: Kristian Hammerstad

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:04:57 -0500

ryandonato:

Kristian Hammerstad

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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:22:28 -0500

prudeboy: scotty young

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:19:09 -0500

prudeboy:

scotty young

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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:03:40 -0500

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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:02:28 -0500

lotsalipstick: say valentine, will you be mine?

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:00:15 -0500

lotsalipstick:

say valentine, will you be mine?

Sassyfrass Circus: Call for Submissions--Long Distance Zine

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:38:35 -0500

Sassyfrass Circus: Call for Submissions--Long Distance Zine :

sassyfrasscircus:

I am seeking submissions of art and writing on the subject of long distance relationships, describing the funny, sad, and tender moments of having a partners or partners far away. This is not an “advice” zine, though pieces that incorporate advice will be considered. Submissions do not need to be…

fyqueerlatinxs: Angels of Change 2013 Calendar Help support...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:00:48 -0500

fyqueerlatinxs:

Angels of Change 2013 Calendar

Help support positive representations of trans* youth (especially young trans Latinas and other young trans women of color) while simultaneously helping raise funds for transgender health services at the Division of Adolescent Health CHLA.

Click on the image to order your calendar today!