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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.

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Here’s a preview of KampInd’s new Michelle Obama greeting card, which will be available online beginning September 19! 

#GIVEAWAY !!! Tag two people and follow @Kampind for a chance to win a 3pk of cards. Winner announced Sept 19th at 9:00 PM EDT.

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How critical is exposure, and is there such a thing as over exposure? We posed this question to self-taught artist, Daniel Oduntan, and he shared his thoughts. 

Are we not still artists whether our work is seen by an audience of one or an audience of thousands? 

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Here’s the recap from our second installment of the #SocietyShift Tweet chat! Check out the highlights, and keep the discussion going! 

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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.”

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Photo Credit:  Kamau Wainaina

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Why Don’t More African-Americans Travel to Africa?” Chinita Obi shares her thoughts in the video above. Join the conversation. 

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Image Photo Credit:  Kamau Wainaina 

Please save the date for our inaugural Tweetchat: Being #Black in #America and being #African Aren't Mutually Exclusive.

We’ve teamed up with journalist Christabel Nsiah-Buadi, from Home from Home, following her well-received #NPR piece by the same title to extend this timely discussion.

Stay tuned for additional panelists and creative prompts to join the conversation! And, please help spread the word!

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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

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"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! 

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We’re swooning over @thesalooni, and you should definitely read what inspired the experiential project! 

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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.

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Memories take me back! If you consider yourself an adventurous traveler, consider visiting Kampala, Uganda! Read Jonah B.’s review of Munyonyo Speke Resort. 

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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! 

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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.