We know loss far too well in disability communities. Altars offer a space to connect with our ancestors and celestial spirits – a space to manifest power and wisdom for our future. Think of the beloveds that you want to connect to. They may be a person, pet, community, movement – whatever is true for you. Then, gather the things that bring you close to them – anything goes. Photos, snacks, writing, doodles, scents, books, past belongings, flowers. Tiezst “Tie” Taylor, literary artist, radical educator, and altar-builder, will guide us through the practice of creating an altar for honoring, grieving, learning, and loving. Whether you need guidance or space to mourn, your ancestors and your community are here with you, always.
ASL | CART | virtual
About our facilitator
Tiezst “Tie” Taylor is a Disabled Black femme who is non-binary trans. They are a radical educator, artist-activist, poet, and storyteller. They have earned degrees in education and are a proponent of disability justice and abolitionist frameworks. Their work explores their experiences in surviving: Disability and severe mental illness; intergenerational trauma and poverty; and intersecting forms of oppression in the U.S. They use their art and research to educate, heal, nurture, radicalize, and catalyze change for all marginalized peoples.