Survival Is a Promise

Read by the author, this biography offers a fresh perspective on Audre Lorde’s life, work, and lasting influence, emphasizing her deep connection to the natural world and planetary survival. Alexis Pauline Gumbs explores Lorde’s complex poetry and essays, revealing how her understanding of ecological and cosmic forces informs her powerful message about living ethically and resiliently amidst a changing planet. The program seeks to deepen appreciation for Lorde as a cosmic force whose ideas continue to resonate and teach us about life and interconnectedness.