Shift Past Fear: An Interview with Che’ Abram

"This process has really opened my eyes to what I went through, and reminded me that I was not crazy at those times… But also it gave me a space to talk it all out.” - Che' AbramEpisode Summary: In tandem with their story releases, each BlackFemaleProject contributor participates in a post-submission conversation. In this episode of our podcast, inaugural cohort member Che’ Abram sits down with BlackFemaleProject collection editor Dana E. Fitchett to share her thoughts about the Project and her personal writing process.This episode is sponsored by Melody Fuller and the Oakland Wine Festival. (Become a sponsor: http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)GUESTChe’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che’ brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change.Follow: @ayadwennimmenHOSTDana E. Fitchett, BlackFemaleProject inaugural collection editor, is a justice-focused, multi- and inter-disciplinary artist (dancer/choreographer/dance teacher, visual artist, writer); and content and copy editor/proofreader specializing in equity focus. Dana is a mixed-race Black woman who uses her relationship to music, visual art, and movement as a sandbox for exploration of identity and issues of justice, and for seeking healing from racism and capitalism through the reimagination of possibilities.Follow: @def_artinmotion Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/