Mosaic Literary Conference 2022
Revolution of Radical Change
Nov 19, 2022
This year’s conference theme is “Revolution of Radical Change,” reflecting the current socio-political time we are in of uprisings and upheaval throughout the world against fascist regimes and conservative right agendas. From the recent historial elections in Brasil to the Green Wave of Latin America, to the fight against Haitian xenophobic violence in the Dominican Republic, to the protests and resistance of Iranian women, to the continued resistance of Palestinians, the radical responses to fascist politicians and policies remains steadfast. This moment in history provides us with many lessons that we in The United States can learn from and be in solidarity with.
Interpreters: Nancy Torres and Maria Alvarez
Each year, the Literary Freedom Project presents the Mosaic Literary Conference. Launched in 2003, MLC presents a variety of topical, historical, and culturally themed panels and workshops that connect our South Bronx community to the world.
12pm-12:15pm
Welcome Remarks
STEPHANIE ALVARADO + TASHA DOUGE
12:15pm-12:55pm
Language Against Tyranny: Pathways Through Difference
JOSELIA REBEKAH HUGHES + KAYLA HAMILTON
Considering AD (audio description) as a mechanism of entrance, departure, and convening, Kayla and Joselia will discuss how the multiplicity of audio description helps bolster creative practice, encourage thoughtful visioning, and work against the tyranny of what is to what may be or can be.
5-minute break
1pm-1:40pm
Abortion Doulas and Abolition
ASH WILLIAMS + MAHOGANY
Ash and Mohagany will discuss their work with supporting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated LGBTQ+ and trans people and the intersections of abortion access and abolitionist practices.
5-minute break
1:45pm-2:30pm
Archiving Revolutionaries: The Evolution Kathleen Neal Cleaver Family Archives
DR. BEVERLY GUY SHEFTALL, SIERRA KING, DELPHINE SIMS, JOHN STEPHENS, STEPHANIE ALVARADO, + LIA BASCOMB
This discussion will focus on the process of archiving the Kathleen Cleaver Family Archives and the importance of archiving our revolutionaries as a form of resistance.
15-minute break
2:45pm-3:30 pm
Creating Future Memories: Sustainability at Centro Corona
MILTON TRUJILLO, YESSICA MARTINEZ, + ADRIAN LARA
This panel will discuss the connection between Storytelling, memory work and political education to sustainability at Centro Corona(financing a space as well as base building).
5-minute break
3:35-4:20pm
Keynote Speaker
Legacy of Community Organizing Gardens in The Bronx
DR. CLEO SILVERS
Closing Remarks and Gratitude
TASHA DOUGE + RON KAVANAUGH
