One of the few blogs I read is Mason-Dixon Knitting. I know. As a blog writer I should be a blog reader… 🙁
ETA (June 6): Mason-Dixon Knitting just announced that they have changed their name to Modern Daily Knitting. Dana’s post and the comments by others opened their eyes to the racially charged subtext of their name. Good change!!
Today’s MDK post by Dana Williams-Johnson is gut wrenching and a must-read. I “met” Dana at last January’s Sweater Camp hosted by Darn Knit Anyway. I was late to the Jelly Bean party, but started following Dana on Instagram after that introduction. She is a prolific knitter of very vibrant hues. Not my usual palette, but quite fetching. Her dog Jelly Bean often has a matching ensemble, for which Dana is renowned.
Thank you for reposting Dana’s column. A sobering and very important message for us.
Comment by Nancy — June 5, 2020 @ 10:56 am
I follow MDK & read that post this morning. I met Dana at the Webs fall retreat last year (I think). She was the keynote speaker. She’s a lovely person IRL, just as she is on her blog. You’re right about the post being gut-wrenching. I just don’t understand what makes people tick, but I think that racism & discrimination is largely a manifestation of one’s own insecurities. It’s infinitely easier to blame your lack of on a group of others than it is to fix yourself.
I also follow Renee at Miss Celie’s Pants. Her blog post from yesterday was another gut-punch, & really eye opening – https://missceliespants.com/2020/06/03/your-black-friend/
Comment by Samina — June 5, 2020 @ 1:01 pm
I love Dana’s blog and look to her for capturing the happiness in knitting. This column broke my heart.
Comment by Grace Doolittle — June 11, 2020 @ 8:27 pm