MCA - Talking Hardcore with Two Powerhouse Femmes from #Blkgrlswurld ZINE

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https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRSE3N6R/preview.webp 600w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRSE3N6R/thumbnail.webp 256w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRSE3N6R/low.webp 100w"/> <source type="image/jpeg" sizes="75vw" srcset="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRSE3N6R/display.jpg 1200w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRSE3N6R/preview.jpg 600w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRSE3N6R/thumbnail.jpg 256w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRSE3N6R/low.jpg 100w"/> <img src="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRSE3N6R/original.jpg" alt="Two Black femmes sitting on the steps of a brownstone building" width="100" height="150" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <figcaption> <p>Christina and Courtney Long. Image courtesy of #Blkgurlswurld Zine.</p> </figcaption> </figure> <section id="jan-23-2024" aria-describedby="AHSH4" data-size="12" data-cwc="1"> <h4 id="AHSH4"> <time datetime="2024-01-23T06:00:00-06:00" title="1/23/2024 6:00am" data-format="M j, Y">Jan 23, 2024</time> </h4> </section> </header> <section id="interview" aria-label="Interview" data-size="3352" data-cwc="6" style="--topic:3"> <h2>Interview</h2> <aside aria-label="intro" role="note"> <p>This Saturday, January 27, <a href="https://visit.mcachicago.org/events/youth-led-programming-tca-blkgrlswurld/">hear from two powerhouse Black womxn</a>, Christina and Courtney Long of #Blkgrlswurld ZINE, as they talk publishing and their love for punk, hardcore, and metal. Founded in 2014, <a href="https://www.blkgrlswurld.com/">#Blkgrlswurld ZINE</a> introduces readers to new music and the diversity within music scenes.</p> <p>The MCA chatted with Christina and Courtney ahead of the event.</p> </aside> <hr/> <section id="blkgrlswurld-zine-was-recently-in-chicago-for-our-teen-creative-agency-zine-fest-and-christina-is-an-alumni-from-the-school-of-the-art-institute-here-too-what-excites-you-about-chicago-and-our-scene-and-community-here-did-you-spend-a-lot-of-time-at-quimbys" aria-describedby="AS1SH3" data-size="556" data-cwc="1"> <h3 id="AS1SH3"> <cite>#Blkgrlswurld ZINE was recently in Chicago for our <a href="https://visit.mcachicago.org/events/tca-zine-fest-2023/">Teen Creative Agency Zine Fest</a> and Christina is an alumni from the School of the Art Institute here too. What excites you about Chicago and our scene and community here? Did you spend a lot of time at <a href="https://www.quimbys.com/">Quimby’s</a>?</cite> </h3> <p>Christina: That’s a great question, I actually didn’t spend much time at Quimby’s as a student, but I was always enamored with the underground comic book and indie publishing scene in Chicago. The printmaking community here is really great too and is one of the strongest in the Midwest.</p> <figure data-id="LRRWVMXN" style="--aspect-ratio:1.5" class="landscape"> <div data-alt="People stand around a table filled with zines and stickers"> <picture> <source type="image/webp" sizes="75vw" srcset="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/full.webp 2400w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/display.webp 1200w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/preview.webp 600w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/thumbnail.webp 256w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/low.webp 100w"/> <source type="image/jpeg" sizes="75vw" srcset="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/full.jpg 2400w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/display.jpg 1200w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/preview.jpg 600w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/thumbnail.jpg 256w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/low.jpg 100w"/> <img src="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRRWVMXN/original.jpg" alt="People stand around a table filled with zines and stickers" width="100" height="150" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <figcaption> <p>Teen Creative Agency | Zine Fest 2023, MCA Chicago, Dec 16, 2023.</p> <small>Photo: Shelby Ragsdale, © MCA Chicago.</small> </figcaption> </figure> </section> <section id="congratulations-on-ten-years-thats-a-decade-yo-the-theme-for-the-10th-anniversary-zine-is-10-years-of-black-joy-could-you-expand-upon-that-and-possibly-give-folx-a-sneak-peek-on-content" aria-describedby="AS1S2H3" data-size="729" data-cwc="2"> <h3 id="AS1S2H3"> <cite>Congratulations on TEN YEARS! That’s a decade, yo! The theme for the 10th anniversary zine is <a href="https://www.blkgrlswurld.com/dashop/p/pre-order-blkgrlswurld-10th-anniversary-zine">"10 Years of Black Joy"</a>—could you expand upon that and possibly give folx a sneak peek on content?</cite> </h3> <p>Christina: We're really excited to share new work from artists in the community and take a look back at how we've grown as creatives and as music fans. Heavy music really has remained a constant support in our lives and we're always excited to share that with others. Documenting this scene through our #blkgrlswurld zine and podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2iCIENWWpois5iK1P8bFp9"><cite>Heavy Girls</cite></a> is a great way to celebrate the diverse womxn who enjoy this wild music as much as we do. For many people a mosh pit can look like a dangerous risk, but for us it's still our happy place.</p> </section> <section id="speaking-of-2014-a-lot-was-different-back-then-shoutout-to-tumblr-where-blkgrlswurld-zine-began-where-do-you-see-the-future-of-indie-publishing-going" aria-describedby="AS1S3H3" data-size="450" data-cwc="1"> <h3 id="AS1S3H3"> <cite>Speaking of 2014, A LOT was different back then. Shoutout to Tumblr, where #Blkgrlswurld ZINE began. Where do you see the future of indie publishing going?</cite> </h3> <p><strong>Courtney:</strong> Social media platforms like Instagram are still really strong for the collecting of printed matter. People still like videos about the printing process and book making process. And as ecommerce expands, we're still seeing young audiences seeking out indie books on platforms like Etsy.</p> <figure data-id="LRQTHGL6" style="--aspect-ratio:0.75" class="portrait"> <div data-alt="blkgrlswurld zine titled 10 yrs of Black Joy displayed on top of pink and salmon colored pillows near a window"> <picture> <source type="image/webp" sizes="75vw" srcset="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/full.webp 2400w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/display.webp 1200w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/preview.webp 600w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/thumbnail.webp 256w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/low.webp 100w"/> <source type="image/jpeg" sizes="75vw" srcset="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/full.jpg 2400w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/display.jpg 1200w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/preview.jpg 600w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/thumbnail.jpg 256w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/low.jpg 100w"/> <img src="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHGL6/original.jpg" alt="blkgrlswurld zine titled 10 yrs of Black Joy displayed on top of pink and salmon colored pillows near a window" width="100" height="75" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <figcaption> <p>Image courtesy of #Blkgurlswurld Zine</p> </figcaption> </figure> </section> <section id="what-should-folx-expect-from-your-talk-and-workshop-on-saturday" aria-describedby="AS1S4H3" data-size="335" data-cwc="1"> <h3 id="AS1S4H3"> <cite>What should folx expect from your talk and workshop on Saturday?</cite> </h3> <p>We're so excited for this event and can't wait to share with y'all why heavy girls love heavy music. In addition to a conversation with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_micallery_?igsh=cnJhMXhoZGtlMXhh">Marshall Callery</a> from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthtalkz/">Youth Talkz</a>, we'll also have a live music performance by <a href="https://goldgrrl.bandcamp.com/">GoldGrrl</a>, an artist <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KG5rr7nexAa8eiv4MAXRu?si=12e77cbc5fe04f67">featured on our <cite>Heavy Girls</cite> podcast</a>.</p> <figure data-id="LRQTHZ0T" style="--aspect-ratio:1.49" class="landscape"> <div data-alt="View from the crowd of a singer holding a microphone. A drummer is just visible behind them."> <picture> <source type="image/webp" sizes="75vw" srcset="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/full.webp 2400w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/display.webp 1200w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/preview.webp 600w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/thumbnail.webp 256w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/low.webp 100w"/> <source type="image/jpeg" sizes="75vw" srcset="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/full.jpg 2400w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/display.jpg 1200w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/preview.jpg 600w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/thumbnail.jpg 256w, https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/low.jpg 100w"/> <img src="https://media.mcachicago.org/image/LRQTHZ0T/original.jpg" alt="View from the crowd of a singer holding a microphone. A drummer is just visible behind them." width="100" height="149" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <figcaption> <p>Philadelphia-based band The Ire performs at a #blkgrlswurld event. Image courtesy of #Blkgurlswurld Zine.</p> </figcaption> </figure> </section> <section id="any-recent-favorite-zines-bands-content-creators-youd-like-to-give-a-shout-out-to" aria-describedby="AS1S5H3" data-size="454" data-cwc="1"> <h3 id="AS1S5H3"> <cite>Any recent favorite zines/bands/content creators you’d like to give a shout out to?</cite> </h3> <ul> <li>Oh wow there are so many talented bands out there that are touring this year: <a href="https://sleeptheoryofficial.com/">Sleep Theory</a>, <a href="https://www.altblkera.com/">Alt Black Era</a>, <a href="https://www.meetmeatthealtar.com/">Meet Me At the Altar</a>, <a href="https://www.escuela-grind.com/">Escuela Grind</a>, <a href="https://syscband.com/">SeeYouSpaceCowboy</a>, and <a href="https://www.voiceofbaceprot.com/">Voice of Baceprot</a>.</li> <li>You can learn more about people of color in the punk and metal scenes on Instagram from account like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/punkislandnyc">@punkislandnyc</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twincitiesbipocmusic/">@twincitiesbipocmusic</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Croadcore">@Croadcore</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maafahardcore">@maafahardcore</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/punk.black">@punk.black</a>.</li> </ul> </section> <section id="what-advice-do-you-have-for-inspiring-zinesters-and-storytellers-who-are-just-getting-started-with-their-publishing" aria-describedby="AS1S6H3" data-size="464" data-cwc="1"> <h3 id="AS1S6H3"> <cite>What advice do you have for inspiring zinesters and storytellers who are just getting started with their publishing?</cite> </h3> <p>Christina: Don’t be afraid to jump in even if your idea isn’t fully formed, or you feel like you don’t have the money to print things a certain way. Just getting started with whatever materials you have on hand will set you on a great path. 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