Talk about your mulatto moments! The Mixed Roots festival is a place you can do that and have people nod, laugh, and hug you in recognition. There may still be some furrowed brows, but it’s a safe house.   Your friendly blogger is reading excerpts of his piece from “The Black Body” there.   Sharing the mic with me in Readings Program 1 is Tai Babilonia, Carleen Brice, Kevin Mihn Allen, and Kerina C. Pharr.

Don’t miss this festival. It’s centered around the largest “Loving Day” celebration on the west coast!