Raising the Bottom Mel Day He explores the external social

He explores the external social

or strong-willed children

the book includes a wealth of visual material

and mental health workers

the book demonstrates the use of a forensic lens when working with individuals

Raising the Bottom Mel Day He explores the external socialIn the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent mass displacement of black neighborhoods in New Orleans, black queer performers redefined notions of belonging throughout the city. These unlikely figures, such as artists Big Freedia and Vockah Redu, played a significant role in calling the displaced back home and serving as beacons of hope. In Raising the Bottom, Alix Chapman engages in performance ethnography, taking to the stage while writing