Merwomanist Podcast: Show Notes
It’s MerMay! Recap - Episode 9
Hey, my beautiful merfolk! It's me, Mami Melusine, but you may also know me as Dr. Jalondra A. Davis. In this solo episode, I let you dive into my MerMay as I share my recent experiences. There's a delicate dance in being an educator and not overextending myself, and I've been learning how to strike that balance.
Fasten your seatbelts as we ride the waves of excitement when I chat about Wangechi Mutu’s Intertwined Exhibit and all the other interesting stops that I made at the different events I mentioned in episode 7! So, if you need to get caught up, take a listen!
This episode I take you on a journey from my anticipation for The Little Mermaid's live-action version, to my original grand plans of attending a premiere, and eventually sharing a matinee show with my darling little sister. I've got to say, our Ariel, Halle Bailey, didn't just swim; she soared! Her genuine portrayal of emotions and the thoughtful updates made to the original story to suit our modern times left me thoroughly impressed.
So, come along, my merfolk, as I recount my mermaid travels, the lessons I've imbibed, and the amazing people I've encountered. I'll share my thoughts on how our mermaid community is being represented in mainstream media and give you a sneak peek into my upcoming detailed review of the new Netflix documentary tv show on mermaids, Merpeople and The Little Mermaid movie.
Podcast references:
Event: Black Fae Day: 2nd Saturday in May founded by Jasmine LeFleur
Black Mermaid Day: May 26th, 2023
Event: Black Fae Day: Fairytale Gala: Royals, Austin Texas (2023)
Exhibition: Wangechi Mutu: Water Woman (2023)
Exhibit: WANGECHI MUTU: INTERTWINED Open until 6/3/23
Tv Show: Siren (2018)
Black Mermay Facebook Group Owner: Anita Riggs
Black MerMay Day Founder: Cosplayer, Anita Riggs Tranquil Ashes, @tranquil_ashes
California Mermaid Convention - Sacramento, 5/19 - 5/21
Mermaid Naje, Seashell Queen, Clover Jene Mermaid @Cloverj_mermaid
Celebrating Black Mermaids from Africa to America at City Gallery - Charleston, South Carolina, 5/26 - 7/9
Exhibit: Art Mentioned from "Celebrating Black Mermaids" Exhibit: "A Portrait of Hudson the Mermaid" quilt by Donna Chambers
Chief Styles: Otunba (High Chief) Nathaniel B. Styles, Jr., The Nana Kwaku Ankibeahene II of The Ashanti Kingdom, The Otunba Fosungbade of Alayemore Ido Osun-Yoruba Kingdom WEST AFRICA-- more commonly known as “Chief Styles”
Dr. Jalondra A. Davis Mermaid Research: https://jalondradavis.com/#scholar
Virtual Assistance & Podcast Production: Hella High Magic Media
