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““Through my work, I’m trying to provide a perspective of people who have lived through or continue to live through something—whether it be an impoverished, ineffective public education system or a government system that has failed people in times of crisis.” ~ @kwameshakaopare
Read our full interview for Adobe Create Magazine via the link above.
Here’s the recap from our second installment of the #SocietyShift Tweet chat! Check out the highlights, and keep the discussion going!
This is my favorite excerpt from the article, which reminds me of how Toni Morrison never writes for the white gaze:
“Jafa’s point of view as a black artist addressing black issues in a typically white arena is, ultimately, what works for him. “I hope I’m being as radical as I can about people’s assumptions about what black people are,” he says. “I’m also not speaking to white people. I mean, that’s a core secret of everything I do; I never speak to white people, I always speak to black people.”
Support Mikael Owunna of @limitlessafricans‘s #Kickstarter campaign as he works to bring his photography project documenting #LGBTQ #African #immigrants to Europe!
“I do this work in part for future young queer and trans Africans who I imagine stumbling across an entire community of LGBTQ people with stories like theirs.” ~Mikael Owunna
Watch Owunna discuss Limit(less) Africans below at the Never Apart Gallery in Montréal
“You’re in charge of your life, not the corporation. Always remember—it’s not over until you say it’s over.” ~Floyd Norman
Read our full 99U interview to learn why creatives should care more about beginnings than accomplishments.
Norman’s childhood dream of working at Walt Disney Animation Studios came true in 1956, and he’s not done yet!
We’re swooning over @thesalooni, and you should definitely read what inspired the experiential project!
Our visit to 32 Degrees East Ugandan Arts Trust was the gift that keeps on giving! Read Jonah Batambuze’s Contemporary And interview about the architectural plans for 32º’s permanent home in Kampala, Uganda.
Memories take me back! If you consider yourself an adventurous traveler, consider visiting Kampala, Uganda! Read Jonah B.’s review of Munyonyo Speke Resort.
Jonah B. makes traveling with two kids age three and under look easy. We’re going to read this list about 10 more times + add prayer in preparation for our upcoming family vacay!
Dance is powerful. Just ask @kwameshakaopare! It changed his life, and on April 8, he’ll debut his showing from work in Ghana at BAM. Read our full OkayAfrica interview.
I’ve been playing Tracy Chapman a lot lately, so this archived NPR interview with her is timely. Her songs and messages still ring true!
In celebration of Women’s History Month, I really enjoyed interviewing Marjuan Canady for i-D Magazine! Read our full interview about her inspiration behind the play, getting into an activist mentality, and her efforts to encourage the next generation of female leaders.
And, on Saturday, March 25, she’ll perform an excerpt from Girls! Girls? Girls. during the Amplify Black Women of the Movement Symposium in Philadelphia. More information is below.
Don’t sleep on Twitter! It led me to DJ Snuff, and we were able to meet up in London to talk about the transformative power of hip-hop and culture. Inspired by our discussion, I wrote the article above for Drink Black Water. Check it out!
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Artists have always spoken out to bring injustices and social issues to light, and 2017 is no different. Art gives us hope in times of unrest because it’s encouraging to see how people confront complex and everyday issues through their chosen art form.” Read our latest piece for OkayAfrica, and get to know these artists!
Photo caption: Jacqueline Lara interviews 32 Degrees East Ugandan Arts Trust director, Teesa Bahana, about Ugandan artists and the country’s burgeoning arts scene.
Thank you President #Obama for your undying commitment to the people and to the #arts. You truly are a class act and your impact will be felt for generations. #alwaysbemypresident