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T-Shirt of the Month
This month I remind you to have a grateful heart all month, not just on the designated day. Instead of looking for new stuff to make us better, lets look at what we already have.
Be grateful. There are Tess, Tanks, Crews, Sweats and Hoodies. You can order at Grateful Heart
Art of the Month
I am most grateful for those amazing writers and artists that have share their words with the world over the past couple of centuries. Even though they have not been lauded, people of color have been telling their truths for as long as we have been in the world.
Alexander Dumas, Phillis Wheatley, Simon of Cyrene, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Priscilla Shirer, Nat Turner, James Baldwin, Cora Jakes Coleman, Maya Angelou, Lorraine Hansberry, Ntzoke Shange, August Wilson, Nelson Mandela, J California Cooper, Lecrae.
How Will Your Kids Learn Our History If You Don’t Teach It?
I love to draw. It is a great way to tell a story or capture a moment.
I believe stories can be told in many ways and use a variety of methods to uplift, inform and educate about African Americans and people of color.
We should tell our own stories.
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Make A Statement
My work covers five areas. History. Faith. Cultural Diversity. Impact. Justice and Fairness.
Art is Life
Sometimes we have to remind ourselves what is important. It is easy to get caught up in the everydayness of life. Remind yourself that when God created you, He wants to chat.
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Artist of the Week
One of the first images I ever saw of Charles White’s was his portrait of Frederick Douglass. It was in a museum along with other portraits of notable African Americans. I was proud. During a time on intense racism, he created respectable images of African Americans.
Meet Charles White
Born and raised in Chicago, Charles White Jr created art work that captured moments in African American history. Some of Charles White Jr’s work is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago, where White was once a student. His artwork spans four decades revealing his life experiences and how they changed over time.
White went to work as a full-time artist for the Illinois Art Project as part of the Work Progress Administration as an easel painter. One of his accomplishments was painting the Kitchenette Debutantes which invited the world into living conditions of the south side of Chicago.
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Just Sit Down A Minute
I know some of you hate this Quarantine, but just chill for a second. This thing has created some phenomenal music moments. Admit it!
Who didn’t check out Jill Scott and Erykah Badu? That was amazing.And so many people on my timeline were into it. I remember at one point they had 625K
And now all these artists are trying to do the same thing. We are living through some of the greatest music moments. Artists are trying to find new ways to connect with their audiences and it is FYAH.
I am a big fan of Club Quarantine with DJ D-Nice. This man’s love for music is so contagious it can capture me for hours. D-Nice spins on Instagram drawing such an interesting collection of audience members who often become part of the show throughout the evening. His regulars include celebrities like Halle Berry and Donnie Wahlberg, but also regular folks who follow him too. Every session is a new adventure.
Since the Quarantine, I have listened to all kinds of artists do live performances on the internet from James Taylor to BoyzIIMen to Amy Grant to Yo-Yo Ma. There have been fun YouTube edited shows that have stretched my mind about their performances. This pandemic was the best thing to happen to them and me.
So, sit and chill and listen to some of the best music you are ever going to hear. Your favorites are doing it big. Sit. Listen. Love it.
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