Safety Between the Pages: Saeed Jones on Writing, Identity, and Freedom
Description
In this episode of BG Ideas, award-winning writer Saeed Jones reveals how writing became his refuge. Jones shares the intimate history of his creative journey, revealing how it became his escape as a young Black and queer person navigating life and identity in the South.
Believing that safety can be found between the pages in books, Jones uncovers how writing provides a space for one to explore an interior self. In his writing, Jones provides a model for people to see the value in their existence, specifically by working to shed light on the complexities behind the identities of people with whom we differ. Jones’ work seeks to ignite a spiritual awakening that, “makes revolution irresistible.” Furthermore, he hopes that his writing will serve as a vessel to provide answers to questions of the past, present, and future through a collaborative experience that invites all readers, breaks down barriers, and challenges dominant notions of perception and understanding.
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A transcript for this episode can be found here.
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