ORAA Collab Workshop Recap

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Dorothy, Elisa, and Ashley running the zine-making station.
“Vibe” drawings participants drew of each other.
Some more footage of the zine station (our most popular station).
Footage from zine station.
Footage from zine station.
Our blog was blown up against a wall for our guests to view and navigate for themselves.
“our collective timeline’ starting to fill up with stories of our pasts, presents, and futures
Anuk adds to “our collective timeline.”
what has shaped your past? | our roots start here: where will yours extend? | what people, places, & events are a part of your lineage? | who/what is your ancestor?

responses on post-its

multi-step migration: Sri Lanka → Cyprus → UK → Guyana → New York. Islands.

my parents grew up in post-Cultural Revolution China.

migration between and within Vietnam & the US

queer, trans, third gender elders ♥

my grandparents migrating to the U.S.A. their time teaching me how to care for family

today: april 27, 2022

responses on post-its

fed, full, a little sleepy

neoliberal systems

COVID & rise in anti-Asian hate crimes

super happy, encouraged, and relieved by the success of our workshop

your most ambitious dream for the world: | I hope that… | make a WISH for the future | tell me about who/what you are ancestor to

responses on post-its

I wish for a future in which we are all free

We all have what we need

A WORLD WITHOUT PRISONS + POLICE

a world where we keep each other safe

happy queer kiddos!

a world where everyone can live and breathe their talents

that communities seed relationships rooted in tender loving joy

Our resources section– guests were invited to take a look at some of the readings we did in class! They were also encouraged to take home readings.
Pictured: Elisa taking a picture of the camera person & Feven immersed in The Magic Fish.
Dorothy, Anna, and Elisa pose in front of Ashley’s beautifully vibrant curry.
Pearl and Nicole smile as they prepare goodie bags and personalized notes for each of our guests.
Our class community manifesto was available for our guests to view and add their own thoughts and dreams.
Guests enjoy Thai food and view questions made specifically for participants at the event.
Zine titled, “Destroy the State”
Zine titled, “Prompt: What Fires You Up? What Makes You Spicy?”
Zine titled, “My First Zine…”
Zine that looks like a frog sticking its tongue out.
Moments from our wrap-up discussion/ reflection.
More moments from our wrap-up discussion/ reflection.
A couple members of the core smiling and gathered around Nicole’s decorative vines.

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