Join us in welcoming Rodney Cloud Hill as he discusses his satirical history BlackWash: The Untold Stories of Reverse Racism with editor and moderator Alexandra Francois!
About BlackWash:
It is a psychological norm for individuals to not empathize with issues that do not affect them. History is often written by those who win in battle or conquer the minds of a population. America and much of this world have had a one-sided telling of history that is perpetuated into society. The victims of this perspective have been the descendants of Africa and other indigenous people around the world. We do not know how the Continent would have been if not interfered with. However, what if a new paradigm was created where Africa and its nations maintain a global superiority on this Earth? BlackWash: The Untold Stories of Reverse Racism produces this narrative using factual events of the past and present. It is a fictional twist on nonfiction that the world needs to heal. This novel aims to produce a mental shift within its readers while alleviating systemic racism and oppression, without experiencing the same trauma lived by the subjugated. "My brothers and sisters do not be blind to the distractions in life, for which we are all connected"
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A Washington, D.C. and S.C. native, Rodney Cloud Hill served six years in the United States military. His Air Force career allowed him the opportunity to experience the world. While serving, he finished his Bachelors in Sociology, where he gained a passion for knowledge and aspirations to heal the Black community. Through his journey Rodney Cloud Hill has had the opportunity of joining two Fraternal organizations that does such. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masonry. Rodney Cloud Hill is most recognized for his published books BlackWash: The Untold Stories of Reverse Racism and The Cloud Effect. As well as his event coordination and performances from “Third Eye Sessions”, a venue created by Rodney where inspiration, education, and entertainment intertwine through various forms of art. Third Eye Sessions aspires to spread consciousness and a sense of connection with The Universe, while promoting the talents and creativity from the community. Its mission is to make sure you leave the venue with a broader spectrum of reality as well as being entertained. Rodney is greatly passionate about the education and livelihood of his fellow men and women. Rodney has spoken at college campuses and been on panels discussing various issues in society. He works frequently in the community supporting social activism, fighting to make a positive impact on society.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, raised in Port au Prince, Haiti. Alexandra Francois spent most of her younger days as a freelance model. In college Alexandra studied marketing and minored in french and international business. Later on, she obtained a master’s in real estate development. Although her career is in real estate, she always had a passion for reading literature, history and obtaining knowledge. Thats why she was honored when she had the opportunity to be an editor and illustrator for Rodney Cloud Hill on “BlackWash: The Untold Stories of Reverse Racism,” his first novel.
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This event will be held up two flights of stairs. Lost City Books does not have an elevator. The event will also be simultaneously live streamed on our YouTube page!
BlackWash: The Untold Stories of Reverse Racism will be available at Lost City Books!