Hello!
This is weary world, a blog dedicated to understanding the meaning of Blackness in the 21st century.
The entire blog is a shade of green that I selected because of its blend of blues and greens. I felt that green was an appropriate choice for the background because of its representative ties to the earth and the soil. This resonated with the ways that Blackness is intrinsically tied to finding one’s roots, sometimes terms as ‘returning home.’ The blues reminded me of the Atlantic which of course is deeply tied to our study of Blackness, its history, and its representations.
etymology of the site
weary world /ˈwirē wərld/
derived from Solange Knowles “Weary” on A Seat at the Table (2016), specifically
I’m weary of the ways of the world/ Be weary of the ways of the world
I find that, more often than not, I can’t help but be weary of the world. Rather than allow this to be negative, I have understood this to be an advantageous, if not sometimes tiring position. So what this site points to is that Blackness means being a little weary, a little cautious, a little ‘been-tired, stay-tired.’
The subtitle, “lessons in living color,” is a reference to the ways that experience teaches. And, also to In Living Color, which is just a great show.
about the author
My name is Ivana and I’m a sophomore here at Williams. I started my college career on the pre-med track and that totally tanked. Now I’m trying to do something that I actually really love, but never thought I was good enough to actualize.
I’m 19 years old, a New Jersey native, lover of rom-coms and good books. You can find me in Baxter talking with friends or sitting on a ledge somewhere banging out a paper.