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A humble thanks for the opportunity to be featured as one of the fierce ones. Check out the feature here: http://skylarlibertyrose.com/hall-of-fierce/likisha-griffin/ Follow Skylar Liberty Rose @skylarliberty! She is a writer, empowerment warrior and an incredible. #FierceFemale Photo by Sheila Pree Bright

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In necessary disruption, art emerges. Art is the mirror that reveals humanity. It is the critical thinkers, the poets, the great debaters, the photographers, the painters, the soul singers, problem solvers, the creatives-- who narrate the change we must be brave enough to face. Thanks WhatWeekly for publishing my experience working in the arts and engaging community last year. I learned a great deal from  Sheila Pree Bright​, Devin Allen​, Barbara Paca and JC Faulk​. I appreciate each one of you I met through these intersections. This essay is dedicated to the Renaissance before us and the one happening now. Read by following the link:

http://www.whatweekly.com/2016/02/04/disruption-reclaiming-narratives-and-lives/

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Sheila Pree Bright discussed her series, #1960Now at the #SayHerName panel presented at NYU Tisch School of the Arts on Dec. 12, receiving some shine in American Photo Magazine, @americanphotomag. See her protest footage in Art + Intersections by visiting the link in my profile bio. ☝🏾️ From the desk of the Cultural Producer. (Photo courtesy of NYC) (at NYU Tisch School of the Arts)

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Dec. 12 -NYU Tisch School of the Arts presented #SayHerName panel, which received some love from American Photo Magazine. @americanphotomag Shouts to Deborah Willis @debwillisphoto and also Sheila Pree Bright @shepreebright, who discussed women captured in her #1960Now series. Other amazing panelists included artists-activists-scholars: Aimee Meredith Cox, Michaela Angela Davis, Aurielle Marie, Bree Newsome, and Salamishah Tillet and was moderated by Cheryl Fin. (Photo courtesy of NYC) (at NYU Tisch School of the Arts)

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Captured history today in Baltimore. Interfaith Rally Against Hate, organized by @tariqtoure and @crazypastor #IRAH #baltimore #socialgood #reclaimmlk

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Baltimore, come out today and support Peace and Unity. Happens at 1 pm. Presented by writer and educator, @tariqtoure and @crazypastor #socialgood #baltimore (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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"Only the strong survive...." -JB Jeryl Bright @jerylbright, from the legendary group Cameo, performs his single, "From the Ghetto", accompanied by violinist, Lewis Eichelberger, @themocaga in Atlanta. The performance was presented at the 1960Now artist talk with Sheila Pree Bright @shepreebright in November. Bright called emerging leaders represented in her exhibit to discuss activism in current times with activists from the 60s era. #culture #music #artisttalk #soul #1960Now (at The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia - MOCA GA)

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Giving thanks to the elders, who collected art and culture. Mr. Paul R.Jones was the first African American Art Collector I met. He was known for his extensive collection and became a leader in his pursuit. As a man, who grew up during the height of Jim Crow, earning titles such as Politician, Entrepreneur and friend to many-- his vision was to make African American art an integral part of American Art. I know his spirit is proud to see the opening of @nmaahc in the nation's capital. Rest in Power Father Paul. When I have the opportunity to tour it. I will say your name. #historymaker #art #culture #collector #flashbackfriday

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Follow NYC artist Kathleen Flynn @kathleenrocksworlds and learn more about her work that honors and uplifts the spirit of women. #nycartist #feminism #Culture

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NYC, last chance to see "Revelation & Redemption" by artist Kathleen Flynn, exhibiting at the Museum of Art & Origins, Sugarhill, Harlem. Show ends tmrw. 12/19. Follow @kathleenrocksworlds to learn more about self portraits that honor rebirth of female. #irockworlds #WomenInArt #SpokenWord #Culture #Light #exhibit #feminism #nycartist #drum (at Museum of Art and Origins)

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"I use poses and forms which historically have been used to highlight women’s beauty, showing beauty, but also truth that can seem confrontational to some-- who do not want to see women live painful realities. For many women, the struggle to obtain freedom, demand equality and speak truth has often been met with resistance and/or violent retaliation on all fronts – socially, politically and economically." -Kathleen Flynn @kathleenrocksworlds (at Museum of Art and Origins)

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Support young Baltimore Creatives @milly.mp3. The Incredible Little Art Gallery opens tomorrow, Sat. 12/19, 3pm until 9 pm, 823 E. Baltimore Street. #theincrediblelittlegallery (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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Met Michael A. Wood, Jr. this evening at a showing of ABC Australia's documentary of the #BlackLivesMatter movement in Baltimore and Chicago. Michael is rare. He is a former Baltimore police officer, who speaks out against the systematic corruption of targeting and police brutality. It takes the support of our shared communities to stand for our human decency and protection of humanity. He is pictured with community organizer, JC Faulk @endingitnow. Both are featured in the documentary. #abc #activism (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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Lauren @law_ren_v hooked me up with a copy of BMore Art, which is now in print! Will certainly be subscribing. Nicely done and great content. Get one. #baltimore #creatives #art #Bmore

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Happy to add a new print to my collection! Follow Jermaine Bell @jtbeezwax. He is a talented visual designer and contributor of BMore Arts Magazine. #creatives #art #baltimore (at Jubilee Arts Baltimore)

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"Clean Words Make Good Company" Learning about the 7th Prince of the West Indies|Francis Archibald Wentworth Walter| Artist| Antiqua born 1926| He wrote more than 25,000 pages of history, philosophy, autobiographical content, and created several paintings and carvings. More to be revealed by Barbara Paca @barbara.paca, Art Historian and Curator. #2016

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Took a break to revisit the interview I had in April 2003 with Sam Sarpong. The actor and model discussed how legends like Sidney Portier and Denzel Washington had to pave their way as actors, considering Hollywood has limited roles and range for African American males. Sam certainly found his ways in doors and experienced opportunities others have hoped for. As I reflect back, I'm thankful for my passion to create cultural productions and research the histories of my culture. Encouraging my creative alliances to remain anchored in passion and pursuits. There is vast content to be embraced and infinite possibilities for fresh voices. Keep the path. Let's fuel each other. RIP @mrsamsarpong.