Artistic Practice as Scholarship

I AM Affirmation

Author: Michelle C. Chatman (University of the District of Columbia)

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Michelle C. Chatman's (University of District Columbia) I AM Affirmation is a soulful meditation that invites listeners to be present, stay grounded, claim protection, and acknowledge their inherent value in a troubled world.

Keywords: meditation, mindfulness, soulful meditation, self care

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Chatman, M. C., (2024) “I AM Affirmation”, the Black Theatre Review 3(1), 96. doi: https://doi.org/10.2458/tbtr.6227

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26 Jul 2024
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I Am Affirmation

I AM Affirmation


I created I AM Affirmation in 2020 during significant racial unrest and the onset of a global pandemic. During this tumultuous time, I clung to these essential truths to stay grounded and have shared them with many. The affirmation—"I am here/I am safe/I am worthy/I am enough"—is an invitation to be present, claim your protection, and acknowledge your inherent value. These reminders are vital for those on the margins of society. I invite you to sing these words to yourself, or with loved ones. Imagine your ancestors singing it to you. May this awakening to our collective humanity, sacredness, and power help us transform the world for justice and healing.