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Beyond 28 Days is a magazine celebrating the diverse history of Black style and alternative culture both originating in the community and beyond. It's an adventure into empowering and celebrating the funky and a lesson in being yourself. My essay on the origins of my journey into Japanese fashion will join many awesome works in the magazine in an effort to raise awareness and celebrate the diversity of the Black community.
I have never gotten many mainstream styles. I put them on and enjoy them but they rarely still felt like me. I love art. I love being a canvas. I love the power to create an authentic and beautiful version of myself. Unlaced Beyond 28 Days was an opportunity to really share my story and encourage others to be their authentic selves!! The essay embodies the theme of mythology as an origin story, and how often women have been called witches for daring to be different
"Join the Ongoing Effort
Beyond this zine, we are committed to documenting and preserving Black Alternative Fashion history. The Black Alternative Fashion Archive—a resource and educational initiative curated by Jadedisland—is growing alongside this project."
Visions of: Issue One prints available
I am so thankful to be able to work with @aquatic_panda_distro to get more prints of one of my favorite #zines in front of people. It blends psychological horror through artwork and writing to create a uniquely unsettling experience!
But that zine is accompanied by so many amazing works at the distro! I am legit waiting to drop some cash to do a zine haul and they're in my sites alongside a few others
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📕Aquatic Panda Distro Comic and Art Zine Distro 📕
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Jan. 2025
👾👾👾👾 Guess what dropped? Xx_2000z_1NT3RN3T_xX: A 2000’s Internet Anthology
Featuring myself and 30+ other creators and is curated by VirtualGia! By providing this free zine we hope to raise funds for the Internet Archive, a digital archive of media focusing on the internet and preventing the loss of historical digital records. In a time where so many people want to control the information highway, it's important to look back at how our culture and identity were shaped by freedom. While this period of time was not easy for everyone, and the digital age had dangers, it promoted the opportunity to build community, and identity, and come to terms with ones self. Combining diverse story telling, comics, art, poetry, and more, this zine seeks to remind all of us that technology both shapes and is shaped by us. Take your time to support the Internet Archive by Donating or buying this #zine, all proceeds will be given to the archive. Available upon request, as well.
30+ artists and writers have come together for the ultimate early 2000s internet throwback, curated by @virtualgia_ AVAILABLE NOW ON GUM ROAD!!!! 🐸🐸🐸🐸
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"Dara was able to join our team and quickly complete the objectives! She really clarified our messaging and I feel more confident publishing our work when ready!"
Hello, I'm Dara Crawley and welcome to my creative world where we try to build expansive, and dynamic worlds through supporting other creatives and embracing our own creative knowledge. Whether the aim is to make sure your work sends the right message or whether our goal is supporting thought provoking media, I'm excited to work with you! In addition to creating poetry, essays, and zines, I am a seasoned diversity consultant. I offer tailored consulting services to a diversity of clients. This includes those looking to create more inclusive environments through game design, community building, and organization development. This has also included developmental editing and textbook test development. From workshops to one-on-one consultations, let me you foster a culture of diversity and belonging.
Visit our links below to browse the zine collection and or send an email to find out how I can help you on your journey towards creativity and inclusivity.
Available Works
Visions Of: The Crimson Veil Zine
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Eldritch beings. Celestial horrors. Zines of lore and mystery. Visions of: the Crimson Veil explores the writings and art of a cult worshipping a horrifying being from behind the stars. This is the first edition of Vision of: the Crimson Veil.
Selenite is the Only Charge Left. A perzine about burn out and recapturing the magic of self regardless.
Embark on a liberation journey! This guide is a 10 page guide with information on severing the ties between ourselves and others through ritual, symbol, and empowerment. This non-denominational roadmap is meant to be a guide to craft a path forward to reclaim your spiritual independence Whether you're a witch, a Christian, a Buddhist, or an atheist this zine touches on the importance of symbol and what we can carry with us.
Fat, Black, and Female Invisible Shadows:
An article on stereotypes, race, and fatphobia in media. Edited in 2023; Originally published in 2016
A page from People, Places, Persons, Unknown
A page from Visions Of: The Crimson Veil
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For information on her writing, consulting, and zines please contact: dcrawleytherapy@gmail.com
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