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Ash and Feather: A Bird/Girl and Her Father's CancerAuthor: Written by Sharon Frances. Directed by Daphnie Sicre. Enacted by LMU Students
Two Black American dads and teen daughter, Phoenix, take a journey through brain cancer. Poetry, songs, fables, and love help Phoenix develop her rich sense of self. She rises from the ashes of hardship, where cancer becomes only a minor character in her story. For more: http://wellbeings.studio/ashandfeather/ The podcast was supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Arts and Disability Center at the University of California Los Angeles. Any findings, opinions, or conclusions contained herein are not necessarily those of the funders. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Stories for Kids Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Bonus Episode: Emotional Well-being during Cancer and COVID, Black and LGBTQ Family Lives Matter
Episode 7
Friday, 7 August, 2020
The Ash and Feather project explores how cancer affects everyone, the one who is sick and their family and friends.… The Ash and Feather story centers the black family, and allows space for that family to be comprised of gay males raising a daughter. It is incredibly affirming to a population that so often has to trumpet for equity and inclusion. In the panel, we examine the intersection of social justice, emotional well-being and mental health. The panel centers Blackness and the strength of Black leaders who advocate for families in medical and community spaces. We discuss coping strategies and wellness tips: whether that be music, spoken word, folklore, creative writing, art – here in all of us, to explore and share as we navigate the beauty and messes of life. Panelists include: Lauren Carson, Director, Black Girls Smile Dr. Natalie Kelly, Neuropsychologist, City of Hope Ernesta Wright, Director, The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation
