Wednesday's Child: A study of Black girlhood through the eyes of grief
Location
PANEL: Examining Grief, Art, and Sovereignty through Film Creation and Analysis
King 343
Document Type
Presentation
Start Date
4-26-2024 11:00 AM
End Date
4-26-2024 12:00 PM
Abstract
In a world where the narrative of Black womanhood has been systematically distorted and marginalized, this proposal embarks on a transformative journey of visual storytelling—an evocative short film project. Guided by the wisdom of African cosmology, and drawing inspiration from the pioneering scholarship of Black feminist luminaries such as Audre Lorde, Patricia Hill Collins, and bell hooks, this project aspires to challenge the deeply entrenched stereotype of hypersexualization that has long haunted the portrayal of Black women in media. Rooted in the metaphorical landscape of the seven stages of grief, this cinematic exploration intricately weaves together music, community collaboration, and the diverse voices and faces of Black women. It endeavors to craft a narrative that is at once universal and deeply personal—a narrative that reshapes perceptions, empowers, and uplifts. In embracing this holistic approach, the project not only reaffirms the resilience and beauty of Black womanhood but also serves as a beacon of hope, a testament to the enduring legacy of Black feminist thought.
Keywords:
Black feminism
Recommended Citation
Opoku, Bour, "Wednesday's Child: A study of Black girlhood through the eyes of grief" (2024). Research Symposium. 20.
https://digitalcommons.oberlin.edu/researchsymp/2024/presentations/20
Major
Sociology; Africana Studies
Award
Oberlin College Research Fellowship
Project Mentor(s)
Meredith Gadsby, Africana Studies and Comparative American Studies
Caroline Jackson Smith, Theater and Africana Studies
2024
Wednesday's Child: A study of Black girlhood through the eyes of grief
PANEL: Examining Grief, Art, and Sovereignty through Film Creation and Analysis
King 343
In a world where the narrative of Black womanhood has been systematically distorted and marginalized, this proposal embarks on a transformative journey of visual storytelling—an evocative short film project. Guided by the wisdom of African cosmology, and drawing inspiration from the pioneering scholarship of Black feminist luminaries such as Audre Lorde, Patricia Hill Collins, and bell hooks, this project aspires to challenge the deeply entrenched stereotype of hypersexualization that has long haunted the portrayal of Black women in media. Rooted in the metaphorical landscape of the seven stages of grief, this cinematic exploration intricately weaves together music, community collaboration, and the diverse voices and faces of Black women. It endeavors to craft a narrative that is at once universal and deeply personal—a narrative that reshapes perceptions, empowers, and uplifts. In embracing this holistic approach, the project not only reaffirms the resilience and beauty of Black womanhood but also serves as a beacon of hope, a testament to the enduring legacy of Black feminist thought.
