New from The Twerking Academic, “I know what to call myself: a complicated woman. But what do they call me?“
The Twerking Academic: “Strong Black Woman”, a Multimedia Autoethnography
“At what age does a Black woman learn that it is her job to be strong?”
The Twerking Academic: “My Stuff”, a Multimedia Performance
“In recent light of the Texas Abortion Law, I had to confront the fact that somebody did almost walk away with all of my stuff…and I am equal parts disgusted, exhausted, and pissed about it.”
What Do Editors Look for When Reviewing Evocative Autoethnographies?
“When I review submissions I look out for that layer in the contribution that will hold my attention, provoke, entertain and more so how the theme connects to a cultural issue. – A. Kaminju”
The Twerking Academic: “A Seat at the Table”, an Autoethnographic Dance Performance
“Though “A Seat at the Table” does not make explicit visual reference to my experience as a Black female academic, the underlying sentiment of the piece is very much driven by my experiences in higher education, academia, and the literary world.”