Our guest this week is Kayla from the Winnipeg metal band, Vagina Witchcraft. They spoke to us about what it was like growing up black and queer in the Winnipeg scene. We also talked about Kayla's passion for poetry and using their poetry in their activism. Kayla is a wealth of knowledge, and this episode sums up only a small part of their life in Winnipeg. We hope to have Kayla back soon to discuss even more of their activism and work in Canada.
Please check out the links below:
Vagina Witchcraft: Instagram and Bandcamp
Justice for Black Lives Winnipeg: Instagram: Check out their social media and consider donating. They are doing a ton of work in Winnipeg and creating funds for Black folks in the community.
AAPIfund.org: This website is a great tool in educating yourself on what is going on within the AAPI community. There is a donation link on the website. Open your hearts and wallets, ya'll.
TakeHomeMB: BIPOC-run art space within Winnipeg, Manitoba. It's a fairly new space, and they've just completed their first art show, "Embodied: They Hold Their Own," complete in partnership with the Kinfolk curatorial team, of which Kayla is a part. There is a link to their website on their Instagram page where you can take a look at what they are trying to do for the community via activism, advocacy, and BIPOC-oriented care.