“Most of my followers and people who ordered from me are people of color, especially Black people. I’m so grateful that my community has surrounded me in this pursuit of flowers because I think a lot of times, we don’t see too many mainstream floral artists who are Black women. I think people were like, …
PHOTO CREDIT: Rubin Hodarcio of Unfiltered Studio “Douglas Condzo is a photographer and filmmaker based in Maputo, Mozambique. Working across fashion, documentary, portraiture, and narrative storytelling, Douglas’s portfolio captures and represents his omnivorous interests and his democratic approach, as well as demonstrating his dedication to finding and illuminating tender moments of realness, complexity, and beauty.” …
“The spark was a decision to commit to my own personal healing through writing. At the time, less than two years ago, I was in deep need of a reset. I was in the midst of a really heavy time but also recognized that there were also parts of my past that I hadn’t yet …
“The impetus for the magazine came from Black creatives “being excluded in many spaces, lack of resources and opportunities, a lack of stories, a lack of representation. But it also came from the desire to create something dope, and something hopefully powerful enough to inspire others to get up and create something.” More of BYDESIGN …
“This film explores the importance and connections African Americans have with dreadlocks. Everyone has a story to tell but the commonality we have is the journey of learning more about ourselves through our hair. If These Locs Could Talk speaks to the part of us dedicated to changing narratives that don’t honor our humanity. This …
“Black women are worthy is a visual and lifestyle concept by creative wellness visionary Deun Ivory. Through the intersection of art, beauty and wellness, she uses conceptual design as a healing mechanism for marginalized communities. As a multidisciplinary artist, Ivory seeks to create spaces, IRL experiences and visuals that make black women feel seen, empowered, …
“My process includes seeing people and telling their stories. Without people or human stories, there’s no photography for me. I started by telling my own story through the images and have since evolved to tell stories chronicling the world around me.” A Story By Paper Monday, an in-depth look at an unorthodox journey. Hear the …
“My first portraits were in 2008 of my friend, Dino. He’s a rapper and he needed photos for his album art plus promotion. I wasn’t even a photographer at the time and I didn’t even have a camera! I used Dino’s point and shoot camera, he had a vision for what he wanted and so …
