ABSTRACT
Cultural mythologist Kwame Scruggs’s work is situated at the intersection of storytelling and social justice. In “Life from the shadow’s point of view,” he describes his engagement with urban youth, addressing anti-black racism and coping with collective shadow projections. Unflinchingly honest and deeply personal, Scruggs shares his profound pain and the sense of isolation, paranoia, and insecurity inflicted by centuries-old systemic racism in the U.S. His story is about resonance as well as restoration. It is about honoring ancestors and paving the future for younger generations. Through his storytelling, Scruggs illustrates how critical consciousness and compassion can—and must—go hand in hand in unraveling social and psychic oppression.
