facilitated by Tiff Beatty the offering was an invitation to activate the sacred wall. speaking the names of black women who have shaped lives into open brown bags.




the sound of avery ripping fabric could be heard throughout the services. blessing frayed handkeriefs. with reflections and his magic. Folks were invited to the altar for a healing handkerchief.
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Post service life has been littered with folks sharing how the service has impacted them. Hey Love. If you came to a service does your program/handkerchief have a special home? Share below. please


January 14, 1875 - June 18, 1952
Listen to the For Jackie Ormes Soundscape


a brown paper doll full of vim. a smile masking a brewing disdain. curves spiling over ideals. sweat. a fist full of bags.


We uplift Jackie Ormes. The first woman and black woman with a nationally syndicated cartoon in America. The creator of such comics as Patty n Jo’, Dixie in Harlem, & Torchy in Heartbeats. We uplift Jackie Ormes. Who settled in Chicago’s Bronzeville in 1942 and spent her career creating comics that spoke to women’s rights, environmentalism in the black community, worker’s rights and other topics that few dared to address. We uplift Jackie Ormes. The creator of the first black doll to be designed after a comic character. We uplift Jackie Ormes who was an active contributor in her community. Serving as a board member for the Dusable Musuem and South Side Community Arts Center. We uplift Jackie Ormes.
August 1, 1911 – December 26, 1985
written by Tiff Beatty our Benediction closed out each service. call and response.



6,251 brown bags opened and hung in the span of 30 hours by myself, Andy Bellomo, Tiff Beatty, Mono, Parker & emily Haines, Mashuka, Leon & Tori. Plus Bahati, Denenge, Ro, & Fern. stayed after Sunday's service to began folding and taking down the bags. thank you to all who took time to make real a dream of mine. I am still overwhelmed with gratitude and love.
