Debra Cartwright’s Bodies of Water: Black Geographies and Maternal Legacies delves into the connections between Black womanhood, geography, and medical history. Focusing on her maternal lineage from Virginia to New York, Cartwright weaves waterscapes, family narratives, and historical accounts to examine migration, resilience, and selfhood. Inspired by Dark Agoras, the works highlight waterways as sites of survival and healing, illustrating the often-unspoken ways Black women shaped their own spaces.
