I love this so much!! I used to enjoy Twitter too and it was such a time. I agree with you, we need a new platform for expression and connection. I had never really engaged with Substack until finding your page. Looking forward to seeing more! Congratulations on your Smithsonian award, Ava! I look forward to seeing your upcoming documentary.
I recommend watching everything Ava has done. It’s all fantastic! From “13th” to “Colin in Black and White” and “Origin”, it will engage you and challenge you and entertain you.
@Ava DuVernay please consider Bluesky as a Twitter replacement. We would love to see you over there!
Thanks to you and Joy. I can’t wait for your next documentary❣️
Our past cannot be erased from history…this administrations action showcase the past and demonstrates in real time the gas lighting of racism and its legacy. You go woman…💙…
I don’t think black folks should be in the streets protesting. I think it’s just gonna give those white supremacist excuses to start shooting people up. It’s really sad to say, but I think the white folks particularly the white women really need to step up here.
Congratulations on Smithsonian award🎉 Well deserved 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 History gives you hope…wow! What a perspective to have! That has obviously fueled your projects🔥 Are you working on any projects that are not secret?
Trump and republicans don’t care about our kids. Trump and republicans don’t care about our veterans. Trump and republicans don’t care about the sick. Trump and republicans don’t care about minorities or immigrants. Trump and republicans don’t care about those who are struggling with poverty, addiction, or mental health. Trump and republicans don’t care about you. Trump and republicans only care about power, control and wealth.
I’m terrified. Spend a lot of time planning and preparing for how far I would have to go in actions.
I’m thinking about the woman and the two young girls in Oklahoma were forced out of their house and put out in the yard in the rain in their underwear. I just can’t believe it. But I know it happened. Did the neighbors not know? Did anyone want to bring a blanket or a coat to the little girls in their underwear soaking wet in the rain? What would I do? What I really be willing to do it whatever that is.
Loved this conversation! And I, too, have wondered whether or not we should be doing… *something*… now, and what that something should be. My European American friends have been purposefully marching, protesting, respecting my resistance to join them. Still, I'm the daughter of a civil rights activist of the 60s. Resistance is in my DNA. I'm not apathetic right now, far from it. Instead, I am restless…
I love this so much!! I used to enjoy Twitter too and it was such a time. I agree with you, we need a new platform for expression and connection. I had never really engaged with Substack until finding your page. Looking forward to seeing more! Congratulations on your Smithsonian award, Ava! I look forward to seeing your upcoming documentary.
Thank you Joy! What a fabulous debut Substack interview. I am so happy to see you.
Civil Rights was longer than 15 years. It's was 100s of years in the making. We need to stay focused and disciplined.
…and, the struggle continues for as long as necessary
Ava DuVernay you are the absolute GOAT.
I recommend watching everything Ava has done. It’s all fantastic! From “13th” to “Colin in Black and White” and “Origin”, it will engage you and challenge you and entertain you.
@Ava DuVernay please consider Bluesky as a Twitter replacement. We would love to see you over there!
Thanks to you and Joy. I can’t wait for your next documentary❣️
Ditto!
Ava Duvernay I love you. You spoke truth today!
Our past cannot be erased from history…this administrations action showcase the past and demonstrates in real time the gas lighting of racism and its legacy. You go woman…💙…
I don’t think black folks should be in the streets protesting. I think it’s just gonna give those white supremacist excuses to start shooting people up. It’s really sad to say, but I think the white folks particularly the white women really need to step up here.
Thank you for being You 👑🫰🏾🔥✊🏾
This is real, great start, keep going!
Two of my most favorite 👸🏽 👸🏽 Queens! 💙🫶🏽🪷
I'm so excited to see you on Substack . Looking forward to interacting with you and reading your posts.
Congratulations on Smithsonian award🎉 Well deserved 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 History gives you hope…wow! What a perspective to have! That has obviously fueled your projects🔥 Are you working on any projects that are not secret?
Nice
And we fought, that is how this freedom came to be…dead bodies…we fought and won!
Trump and republicans don’t care about our kids. Trump and republicans don’t care about our veterans. Trump and republicans don’t care about the sick. Trump and republicans don’t care about minorities or immigrants. Trump and republicans don’t care about those who are struggling with poverty, addiction, or mental health. Trump and republicans don’t care about you. Trump and republicans only care about power, control and wealth.
I’m terrified. Spend a lot of time planning and preparing for how far I would have to go in actions.
I’m thinking about the woman and the two young girls in Oklahoma were forced out of their house and put out in the yard in the rain in their underwear. I just can’t believe it. But I know it happened. Did the neighbors not know? Did anyone want to bring a blanket or a coat to the little girls in their underwear soaking wet in the rain? What would I do? What I really be willing to do it whatever that is.
Loved this conversation! And I, too, have wondered whether or not we should be doing… *something*… now, and what that something should be. My European American friends have been purposefully marching, protesting, respecting my resistance to join them. Still, I'm the daughter of a civil rights activist of the 60s. Resistance is in my DNA. I'm not apathetic right now, far from it. Instead, I am restless…