“I use my platform and art to speak up for and shine a light on my community and my people because Black Lives Matter.”
, "My art is created with the intent to honor and hold in love the humans whose lives are violently taken." However, she also acknowledges that creating art is only one of the measures that folks can do to show up, and she urges artists to do whatever else they can in solidarity. Her words are important for all non-Black people to take to heart, of course, not just artists.
Keeping that in mind, follow these artists in solidarity and support their work. Share their pieces, and say the names of those who have been killed. But don't stop there; solidarity and anti-racism are choices you make actively, from moment to moment. They are you get to passively and comfortably rest on. It's vital to show up for Black people and call out anti-Blackness, both with your actions and with your words.
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