The Black Period: On Personhood, Race, and Origin by Hafizah Augustus Geter
Why This Book Matters
The Black Period is a lyrical and deeply layered memoir that reshapes how we understand identity, memory, and survival. Hafizah Augustus Geter draws from her own experiences of grief, chronic illness, queerness, religion, and Blackness to show how personal narrative can become a tool for transformation. The book blends prose, visual art, history, and speculative vision into a singular meditation on power and possibility.
This is not a traditional memoir. Geter weaves together her family's story, her father's artwork, and a sharp critique of systemic injustice to offer a multidimensional vision of what liberation can look like. She writes with honesty and clarity about mourning, becoming, and belonging.
For cultural workers, educators, and movement leaders, The Black Period offers both inspiration and structure. Use it to guide creative programming, frame intersectional storytelling, or explore how identity can fuel visionary leadership and care.
The Black Period: On Personhood, Race, and Origin by Hafizah Augustus Geter
Why This Book Matters
The Black Period is a lyrical and deeply layered memoir that reshapes how we understand identity, memory, and survival. Hafizah Augustus Geter draws from her own experiences of grief, chronic illness, queerness, religion, and Blackness to show how personal narrative can become a tool for transformation. The book blends prose, visual art, history, and speculative vision into a singular meditation on power and possibility.
This is not a traditional memoir. Geter weaves together her family's story, her father's artwork, and a sharp critique of systemic injustice to offer a multidimensional vision of what liberation can look like. She writes with honesty and clarity about mourning, becoming, and belonging.
For cultural workers, educators, and movement leaders, The Black Period offers both inspiration and structure. Use it to guide creative programming, frame intersectional storytelling, or explore how identity can fuel visionary leadership and care.