Meet Jack
I’m a multi-disciplinary creator and unapologetic (good) troublemaker who is committed to building a more equitable future. Whether I’m live on Twitch, writing poetry, leading transformative justice efforts, delivering trainings for helpers, or crafting queer joy through art and music, my focus is on creating cultural change which is transformative and essential (not optional) if we are going to reach the future that we deserve.
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For the Love of Kyle, I Can’t Take it Anymore
My heart is broken at the way that otherwise good people so smugly sit on national television, smirk on faces as ignorance takes over. It’s not them, I tell myself. But let’s face it, it is. A woman who represented the school district in Minneapolis has said...
Me too
I say “Me too” to a group of people who’ve already discluded me while walking down inclusive halls of those mighty fine “Safe spaces” Eyes are met with blank stares as the smiles fade off of their faces I’m not white enough I’m not black enough I’m not cis enough or...
A Tribute (of sorts)
I'm in my house,air conditioner blowing on a hotday,The oily smell of ground beefcookingon the electric stove"Glory Glory Hallelujah" bellowsfrom thetelevisionover the tick-tock of my walls clockThe first president I ever reallyknew ofhas just diedHis wife stands...
The Perfect Drug
I'm a paranoid schizophreniclittle freak who lives in their own little worldwhile pretending to live in yoursand I'm aware enough to know it wasn’t the magicmushroomsor notebooks of acidbut the abuse of others that’s lasted for so long inmy mindand if I could find...
They Say…
They say that it's all about the Children “Save the children!” from the perversions of nature and those against God I'm not against God I'm against your interpretations of him. They say that by teaching history also known as facts about the good things that we've done...
Wanna be – Gangsta
I have no tolerance for intolerance no patience for impatience I speak my mind when that door is opened and intruders attempt to step in Never mind, the shaved head or tattooed neck, This is my world! my home! as much as it is for the next who are you to push me...
Pop-Art – Karate Kid
Panoramic – Community Clothing Swap
Artivism – #Protect Knoxville
#ProtectKnoxille was a safety campaign I designed, with a nod to organizing, promoting, and recognizing safe and inclusive spaces in Knoxville, TN circa 2016. Many restaurants, therapists, and retail shops, especially in the downtown area of Knoxville proudly...
The Random Babbles of a Gay…errr…Queer Writer
I just read an article courteous of SheWired.com called “Are we Writers or are we Gay Writers?” and it made me think. Up until the last few months, I have never considered myself to be a gay writers, or lesbian writer, or anything other than a writer who...
Music and video edits by Jack Knoxville