Track 1: Crown of the Conquering Child

Written and Performed by Usheda Jackson

Usheda Jackson and I became pregnant-pen-pals back in 2021. We would message often on Instagram with updates on how we were feeling, what herbs we were drinking, exercise tips for successful laboring, and our overall excitement and nerves of welcoming our babies into the world.

This casual messaging turned into exchanging of art, poetry and gifts, atten…