“She is here to tell us a story. Her story, which was to become ours, almost without us knowing, as her words, her described experiences unraveled our deepest insides and pulled them out through our gaping mouths as we breathed out. We’ve been emotional since entering the space and it is here that we understand why. There is so much history. The history of women , more specifically black women, most specifically this Southern black woman.” - Devon McKnight
Read MoreI live in a historic neighborhood in a bungalow-style building built in 1921. It was broken out into a collection of units, and my little oasis, which is high up in the trees, is wrapped in 16 windows and lots of historic charm: original wood floors, skeleton keyholes, ultra-high ceilings, built-in storage and a bunch of cutesy details
Read MoreMy brother, in this photo, is a college student who works the meat counter at his job. It does not stop women from clutching their purses when he goes out to restock the shelves, nor does it combat complaints such as having his hat turned backward while he steps outside for a lunch break. Complaints he can’t defend without raising his voice. A voice he cannot raise without compromising his income. A voice he cannot raise without scaring his white leadership. A power white fear wields routinely. Knowingly.
Read MoreSome of us have been forced into stillness and solitude in this strange time of crisis. Have some beauty, on me.
Read MoreVSCO Voices is a grant program that supports creators who empower marginalized communities through art.” Each year you must channel a project through the program’s theme demonstrating a connection to art and marginalized folks. Here is a link to this year’s prompt: https://vscovoices.co/apply
My VSCO Voices application made it into the top 5% of applications. Although I did not win the grant, I consider my making it into the upper rings of applicants an honor, and I’d like to share my application with those who may be considering the grant or art-award process.
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