The Fire Circle
is our weekly virtual ritual in which we premiere the latest episodes of The Gaze. Curated by writer/creator Larry Powell, the Fire Circle features music, healing, art and activating conversation to create a decolonized tomorrow. Thursdays in August @ 7PM PST.
Featuring music by DJ Noble and a ritual hosted by different activists, artists and leaders.
The Fire Circle
Round 5: The Series Finale
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Curated by Writer/Creator Larry Powell
Themes
Ally Fatigue, Decolonizing our Imagination, Artistry
Contemplations
How can we continue the fight day after day?
+ MUSIC by DJ Noble + RITUAL by Syhaya Aviel + CONVERSATION with Artists and Activists Sharon Lawrence and Zhailon Levingston
Episodes
11 - “It Explodes” Dir: Larry Powell
12 - “Burn it Down!” Dir: Larry Powell
Featuring Episodes
“It Explodes”
Dir: Larry Powell
“Burn it Down!”
Dir: Larry Powell
Fire Circle Conversations with Artists and Activists
ROUND 1
THEMES
Allyship, Kinfolk, Community, Safety, Respectability, Unwelcomed, Self-hate
CONTEMPLATIONS
How do we make a safe community where there is none? How do we stand together when the world wants to tear us apart?
ARTIVISTS
ROUND 2
THEMES
Black Queerness, Homophobia, Queer Masculinity, Black Queer Anger, Identity, Individuality, Anger, Maturity
CONTEMPLATIONS
How do we stand together and support each other as black queer people in the arts? How do we continue to advocate for our lives and safety when we get tired?
ARTIVISTS