Shantre Pinkney, Raw, Black & Blue: A Story of Trauma and Healing in a Community Experiencing Violence

2022-04-06

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Today, I’m joined by photographer, filmmaker, and writer, Shantre Pinkney. You might recognize her from Season 1, Bonus Episode 2 where I shared the pilot for her podcast, The R(e)ad Lounge, which Shantre uses as a space for the audio storytelling of her upcoming book, Raw, Black & Blue. On today’s episode, we talk about her introduction to photography, what inspired her to connect photography with written stories, and some of the themes she’s working through in Raw, Black & Blue. Transcription Topics Covered...

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Topics Covered:

● Shantre’s early childhood memories of art and photography in White Plains, New York

● Elementary school teachers that fostered Shantre’s creative writing

● How living in Bayview–Hunters Point has informed her work

● Background on what Raw, Black & Blue is about

● Utilizing audio storytelling to write and edit her book

● What she’s currently working on

Sponsorship Link to Raw, Black, & Blue

Guest Info:

● Shantre's Website

● Shantre's IMDb