weaving loss into life
Roots & Rebellion: the intersection of southern black & punk/diy cultures
Sun, Sep 13
|The Atlanta Grief House
A space to hear, witness, and share stories and experiences around the interplay between southern culture, black American culture, and the subculture of the punk/diy music and art scene in the south. Providing a space to grieve the experience of holding multiple identities.
When & Where
Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
The Atlanta Grief House, 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
Who
What
This is event is centered around holding a space for a discussion and sharing stories around the experiences of cultural identity grief that can be carried by bipoc members of the southern punk/ diy sub-culture community. A place where we can share our stories, support one another and foster new connections. Anyone is welcome to attend this event, but it is noted that the focus of the event is showing support and understanding for the group in which the theme of the event represents.
Led by Ervin
My name is Ervin Lockett. My pronouns are he/him. I've been involved in this community since the late 1980's. From playing in bands to hosting house shows and much more. I feel that a big part of this community which gets overlooked sometimes is connecting with each other beyond just the music. I've experienced so much growth and connection in the punk…