The Wind is Spirit: A bio/anthology of Audre Lorde

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Villarosa Media
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The Wind is Spirit: The life, love and legacy of Audre Lorde The Book is written and edited by Dr. Gloria Joseph
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Dates: Oct 2nd -> Nov 3rd (33 days)
Project By: Villarosa Media
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Latest News

We're working on the final draft of the manuscript and we have some amazing photos!

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Getting down to the wire with less than 2 days remaining to meet our funding goal so please help us spread the word. The manuscript is in its final stages. We're continuing to collect photos including pictures submitted by our wonderful contributors... (Read More)

The Words Of Audre Lorde Inspire The Next Generation

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
These quotes were hung in the classroom at Brooklyn Prospect Charter School The Legacy of Audre Lorde lives on!  Her words continue to inspire the next generation of warrior poets who dare to be powerful.  (Read More)

The Speakeasy Book Club #1: Let’s Talk About “Sister Outsider”

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The Speakeasy Book Club picks Audre Lorde's Sister Outsider! The influence and importance of Audre Lorde is Timeless....  However our Kickstarter Campaign is not  -- so keep spreading the word. Huge thanks to our supporters.  You're shouted out on... (Read More)

Dr. Gloria Joseph Continues To Inspire Students At Cornell!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Dr. Gloria Joseph was honored for her direction of the Council On Special Education Projects (COSEP) at Cornell.  She spoke vividly about standing with students during the 1969 takeover of Willard Hall and fighting against the institutionalization... (Read More)

Rev Irene Moore Is Revved Up About The Wind Is Spirit - Featured in Huffpost

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Rev. Irene Moore, nationally renowned African American lesbian activist, scholar, theologian and writer is revved up about The Wind Is Spirit! Rev Moore with Dr. Jospeh in St. Croix... (Read More)

The Wind Is Spirit Blows Into Gracie Mansion

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Villarosa Media and Gloria Jospeh with Chirlane McCray at Gracie Mansion Gloria Jospeh Chirlane McCray Tropical weather was a fitting welcome for our esteemed author, Dr. Gloria Jospeh’s arrival in New York. We were invited to Gracie Mansion to... (Read More)

Dr. Gloria Joseph Is Coming To Cornell!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We at Villarosa Media are excited to announce the arrival of our esteemed author Dr. Gloria Joseph. Dr. Jospeh is coming from St. Croix to New York to be honored during a weekend-long celebration at Cornell University. As the first Director of the... (Read More)

The Wind is Spirit is taking soaring!

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
With wind beneath our wings we're working on the final manuscript. Stay tuned for more photos of Audre Lorde and our invaluable contributors. Dr. Joseph and Linda Villarosa in St Croix  (Read More)

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