Created By: Gabriele Marion Jones (None/They/He) @humblee.bumblebee.bee
Dear Lovely Reader,
As you engage with this zine, we ask that you consider your own responses to the questions posed. If you feel so inclined, create something tangible – a poem, an art piece, or perhaps cultivate intergenerational spaces to exchange knowledge. Whatever your creative output may be, we ask that it is with the spirit of empathy that you create it.
Empathy for yourself, all that you don’t know, and all that you will learn.
Empathy for those who share their histories with you.
Empathy for those who cannot easily access their histories, be it lack of community or written texts.
Empathy towards yourself and your educational needs that are not met in our current education system.
Empathy for the feelings that may arise while engaging; joy, anger, hope, pleasure, disdain…
As you explore this zine, keep in mind the 6th point of our 9-point platform: WE CALL FOR COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION THAT REFLECTS OUR HISTORIES AND NEEDS.
How can we continue to build opportunities for historically erased gender-diverse peoples through informed educational practices? What can free and non-compulsory education for all ages and access levels look like? What could it feel like? Who can support you in your search? What do you wish you or your peers knew about your history?
