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You can witness an expanded, inclusive techno morph of all the Earth's people by visiting the Museum of the African Diaspora on Market St. in San Francisco. There is a room where three videos one of women,men, and another of…"
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Luisah Teish commented on the blog post 'She Writes Video Moment #3: Art Morphs!'
"Well this is definitely a demonstration of the lack of diversity in Western European Art. I do believe some painters did images of North African, Near Eastern and South American women. Do we have any of those to share? I'm…"
Oluremi (CJB) left a comment for Luisah Teish
"Alafia Sis,
No, I am not a devotee or Iyanifa but I am very much interested in speaking with you about grants and other opportunities available for women exploring the culture. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I am goinng to add you as a…"
Luisah Teish left a comment for Kelli Yevette Smith
"You have all the potential in the world to offer. Relax and enjoy the journey. Write, write, write and the readers will appear. Welcome. Teish"
Luisah Teish left a comment for Oluremi (CJB)
"Alafia Oluremi: Are you an Iyal'Orisha as your name implies? If you are we really should talk. There are some interesting grants afoot for artist exploring the culture.I am an Iyanifa Oshun. Would love to hear from you.
Luisah Teish
author of…"
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- Who I am:
- www.luisahteish.com
www.ileorunmilaoshun.org
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals. Harper & Row, San Francisco 1985
Carnival of the Spirit: Seasonal Celebrations and Rites of Passage. HarperSanFrancisco 1995
Jump Up: Good Times Throughout the Season with Celebrations From Around the World. Conari Press, Berkeley, Ca. 2001
What Don't Kill Is Fattening Revisited: Twenty Years of Poetry, Prose and Myths. Orikire Publications 2002
Wrote Introductions to:
Song of the Stars by Credo Mutwa.
Mojo Conjure Tales by Nalo Hopkinson
Loving You by Nancy Ballard
Partial list of Anthologies:
White Fire Women by Rabbi Malka Drucker.
Fabric of the Future by M.J. Ryan
The Grandmothers Council the World.
Living Deeply by the Institute of Noetic Sciences
Take Back the Night: Women on Pornography by Laura Lederer
This Bridge Called My Back by Gloria Anzaldua
Dark Mother Rising by Lucia Birnbaum
HomeGirls: A Black Feminist Anthology by Barbara Smith
This Bridge We Call Home by Cher'rie Moraga
Best Loved Stories from NAPPS
The Politics of Women's Spirituality by Charlene Spretnak
Heritage of Power by Susheel Bibbs
Scripts of Re-Imagined Mythology Play and Performance:
Rice and Revolution ( A Vietnamese Tale)
The Legend of Obakoso ( African folklore for Choral Reading)
The Deer Woman of Owo (African Music and Dance Drama)
The Rise and Fall of Sam DeClaws or How DeClaws Got Clipped. A Rap Comedy.
Children's Book:
The Legend of Obi Gui Gui or Why the Coconut Falls From the Tree.
The Adventures of Millie Greenleaf and the environmental Monsters ( work in progress)
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Stage Plays
Video
Radio
Community Service Announcements
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Plays, Lit Crit, Theory
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- I am best at book, movie and theater ( dance, drama and ritual)reviews
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Yes I offer Editorial Consultations: From basic idea to book proposal. Content guidance and editing. Ghostwriting by arrangement.
Academic research assistance in African and African American History and Culture. Indigenous Women's Issues. Mythology and Folklore. Ecology and Environmental Justice with emphasis on issues of Land Use, Water Quality, and Global Food Security. Organic Gardening and Culinary Cultural History.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Yes I belong to the Writer's Egbe and the Jack London Writer's Association (new member)
- My professional associations:
- I am a member of the Women's Earth Alliance.
The Elder's Council of Ile Orunmila Oshun
The Sound and Music Association
The Multi-Cultural Environmental Leadership Forum
Mark My Word
Hello Dear Writer:
My name is Luisah Teish. I'm the author of Jambalaya, the Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals. I am a teacher, writer, speaker and performance artist with 30 years experience with the written and spoken word. I have nurtured numerous projects covering a broad spectrum of subjects notably spirituality, mythology, memoir and women's issues. And I am interested in working on your project.
I have a command of the English language that is both expository and poetic. And I can be helpful to writers of short fiction, creative non-fiction, one-act plays, grassroots poetry,essays, term papers,magazine articles,speeches, personal letters , and other forms of writing.
I can help you clarify, focus, and complete your work and will only take on projects that I can respect and appreciate.
All of my services( especially ghostwriting) are protected by signed non-disclosure agreements. We can design a flexible and realistic work schedule that makes the best use of our time together. My fees are reasonable and I am available for immediate work.
Your words will sparkle with clarity, beauty and new life as we work together on your project.
If you'd like to review my resume/bio please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Luisah Teish
My name is Luisah Teish. I'm the author of Jambalaya, the Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals. I am a teacher, writer, speaker and performance artist with 30 years experience with the written and spoken word. I have nurtured numerous projects covering a broad spectrum of subjects notably spirituality, mythology, memoir and women's issues. And I am interested in working on your project.
I have a command of the English language that is both expository and poetic. And I can be helpful to writers of short fiction, creative non-fiction, one-act plays, grassroots poetry,essays, term papers,magazine articles,speeches, personal letters , and other forms of writing.
I can help you clarify, focus, and complete your work and will only take on projects that I can respect and appreciate.
All of my services( especially ghostwriting) are protected by signed non-disclosure agreements. We can design a flexible and realistic work schedule that makes the best use of our time together. My fees are reasonable and I am available for immediate work.
Your words will sparkle with clarity, beauty and new life as we work together on your project.
If you'd like to review my resume/bio please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Luisah Teish
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 12:32pm on December 28, 2009,
Oluremi (CJB) said… - Alafia Sis,
No, I am not a devotee or Iyanifa but I am very much interested in speaking with you about grants and other opportunities available for women exploring the culture. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I am goinng to add you as a friend on this site. I am new to this site so it may take me awhile to acclaimated. I look forward to speaking with you. By the way you look very familiar... I guess we'll figure it out through further conversation. Thank you so much for reaching out, you were my first welcome.
Odabo
Oluremi(CJB)
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