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As an artist of color I have on occasions ran into this quandary on black art. My problem is why we have to be labeled. Is there such a thing as white art? No, so why are we being segregated and put into box. I am an artist first and foremost who happens to be black and expresses my craft through painting about my culture and experiences. Most not all white galleries only want to talk to you doing black history or juneteenth celebration to show the general public that they are racially sensitive... (continue reading)

It is not my right to be common - if I can. I seek opportunity - not security. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia: I will not trade freedom for benefice nor my dignity for a handout; I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and... (continue reading)