Ep 24 pt 2 - Georgia

Published: Nov. 14, 2019, 11 a.m.

In this second episode from Georgia, Amelia interviews Dr. Alix Olson about her past as a spoken word poet and her present-day position teaching Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Emory University. They talk about how spoken word poetry and queer theory have changed since the 90s, Alix’s journey from activist to academic, and the challenging implications of the discourse of resilience.

Follow:

Alix on her website

Fifty Feminist States on Instagram and iTunes

 

Links from the episode:

Cunt Cuntry recording

Left Lane: On the road with folk artist Alix Olson trailer

Word Warriors anthology

Alix’s feminist inspirations: Judith Butler, Ani DiFranco, Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, bell hooks & Indigo Girls

Southerners on New Ground (SONG)

Black Mamas Matter