B Dukes is currently in search of stories, visual art, rituals, prayers and experiences across the African Diaspora centering Sacred Earth Medicines, also known as Psychedelics.
as the interest in the sacred plants stretch from our beloved hoods, board rooms, collective safe spaces, social media and beyond, Dancing in the Shadows serves as an essential community literary companion as experiences span across various geographical locations, social statuses and gender identities. With its’ pages filled with short stories of personal experiences, QR codes linked to ceremonial playlists and short films, ritual guides, quotes, prayers, poems and visual art, these artists, healers, doctors, athletes, brujas, facilitators, organizers and more pour out personal gems centering their lives with various Sacred Earth Medicines, from “magic mushrooms”, LSD, Ayahuasca, DMT, Cannabis and beyond. For us, by Us. A collective sharing with the intent to empower our people to dig deeper in the safest ways possible.
B Dukes (They/Them) Creator of Dancing in the Shadows: a Collection of Black Experiences with Sacred Earth Medicines, Psychedelics and Plant Medicines
a word on safety and anonymity:
in order to protect the safety of all those who submit:
pseudonyms / alternative names are 100% acceptable
submissions will be stored offline
submissions will be viewed by B Dukes & future editor(s). prior to sharing with editors/publishers, you will be contacted to ensure we have your consent to move forward with printing.
thank you for sharing your experience with me and the community of folks who will go on this journey with us all.