“‘BEYCHELLA:’ BEYONCE’S HOMECOMING TO A FUTURISTIC QUEER UTOPIAN” PUBLISHED IN SPRINKLE JOURNAL VOL. 14
Jolie Brownell’s first academic published piece. Abstract: Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance and 2019 Homecoming film set the stage for a radical Black queer reimagining. Yet, how can Beyoncé—who is cis/straight—be located within a queer critique? In this paper, I argue that through a radical and political expansion of queer, the creative deployment of dis/identification, and the unapologetic expression of the erotic, Beyoncé performs an embodiment of queer of color critique. These creative gestures within “Beychella” invite viewers into a queer futuristic utopian and provide new creative modes to politically inhabit, resist, and reimagine interlocking systems of oppression. Read more at sprinkle: an undergraduate journal of feminist & queer studies | Volume 14 - 2021
AGENCY - BLACK JOY & POETIC ELOQUENCE: SITTING DOWN WITH JOLIE BROWNELL
Last week we sat down with @joliebrownell to discuss activism, identity, her newest ebooks and more. Here’s a taste: “Studying in college I’ve learned a lot of cool new words and concepts, which is great, but at the same time I’ve learned just how inaccessible many of these words and concepts are. Not only in the costs of buying such resources, but also in the very language these resources are written in. I almost always need a dictionary when reading these “college level” texts, and while I appreciate this opportunity to learn, I realize this is not the reality for everyone. My hope and mission then, is to take what I’ve learned, process it for myself and then relay it back through poetry.” For the full interview, click on the link below.
TEDxSalem poet explores identity, female empowerment through words.
Poet. College student. Black woman. Haitian immigrant. Adoptee. These are just a few of Jolie Brownell’s many identities. When the 20-year-old takes the stage at TEDxSalem, the audience will hear her grapple with these identities through her poetry. “I want to express through poetry my walks of life, the intersections of my different identities, and what that means to me and to society,” Brownell says.
“Not good enough.” We all struggle with this. But is it just me, or does it seem that “not good enough” is hitting girls at a younger and younger age. I think I was around 8 or 9 years old when I started doubting myself and my appearance. Now I hear girls even younger than that wanting to be “thinner” or have “big boobs” when they get older. But besides this being completely insane, it’s understandable.
Jolie Brownell is kicking ass in a major way. At only 18, Jolie’s commitment to service and spearheading the I AM THAT GIRL message everywhere is evident in everything she does. She has a great entrepreneurial spirit, drive, passion, and a vision on how to create and implement programs and services to inspire young women and encourage them to love themselves.
Jolie Brownell is an 18 year old who is already a professional speaker, author, blogger - and all around inspiration! In person and on stage she provides words of empowerment for girls and women. She's a prolific speaker and writer with a published book and active public speaking schedule.
...Then settle in for a fireside chat with 3 young women from the greater Portland area who participate in the Girls Inc.'s Eureka! program. We will hear about their experiences in tech, what inspired them to explore STEM as a future career and how the Girls Inc. programming is helping them to be strong, smart and bold. Finally, we’ll have a lightning talk from local teen author Jolie Brownell about empowerment and her personal journey!
Teen author and blogger Jolie Brownell is committed to helping other young girls boost their confidence. Her book Me Too: Just a Collection of Reasons why You are so Freakin'....contains inspiring short stories, quotes, and poems covering four topics: Body acceptance, confidence, goal setting, and healthy relationships.
PORTLAND, OR (November 12, 2017) – Seventeen-year-old Jolie Brownell launched a website and published a book recently because she wanted to tear down stereotypes and help other teens accept themselves—apart from society’s standards.
She's only 17 but is wise beyond her years. Jolie Brownell, author of "Me Too," stopped by to tell us how she's working to boost confidence in young girls.
Everyone embarks on a journey of self-love or self-exploration at some point (or many points) in their lives. Feelings and emotions run can run high as you emerge from your teen years in to adulthood...
Jolie Brownell, the 17-year-old author of "Me Too" shared with Tra'Renee her inspiring collection of stories, quotes and poems. Here's information about Jolie's Book Launch Party...