We just saw the news, Meet Minneapolis names top black artists 2021. It’s always fantastic to see our many artists of color getting recognized to help them connect with larger audiences.

IamMoody favorites Ta-coumba, Leslie Barlow, Christopher E. Harrison, Vanessa McDuffie and Bobby Rogers were not the list. I have purchased art from many of these and support them all.

We know that they missed rising talent Sarah B Kamsin. She is multi-talented person of color. We recently produced her book launch for Vita, Babel, Cauliflower from her new book of 39 Poems on Metropolis and EarthBook She was recently picked up by agency. The future is hers to choose!

Please take a moment to check out all the black artists, photographers and talented music professionals in the article and support them as much as you can. We will hopefully see you this summer for Healing Thru Art at MartinPatrick3 with Roho Collective

Minneapolis Black Artists & Creatives You Should Know About
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Georgia Fort just announced BLCK Press. We have known Georgia for several years and she has never been status quo. She was a working journalist the first time we met her. BLCK Press was just announced so we will

“The big news is I am starting my company BLCK Press. To create a community for independent journalists who are amplifying the Black experience. We are not a monolith and I can not tell all our stories but I can create opportunities for other media makers doing this work too. BLCK Press will lead the industry by allowing creators to retain the rights to their work. We will also be a place where society can come and get a diverse perspective that they are not able to get from mainstream media. I’m truly excited about this next chapter and invite you on this journey with me! Feel free to plant a seed and help support other dope independent journalists like myself. We’ve already created paid opportunities for 10 contractors!

The more I journeyed down the path of being an independent journalist the more I realized there was a huge need among that community for specialized resources. There’s some great stories being told but this up and coming journalists aren’t getting exposure. There’s no sustainability because an ecosystem needs to be created. And the public needs more diverse media sources so it only makes sense to create a bridge“

Richard Moody for Blu Dot modern furniture.  Given all the roles Richard plays in the community including a neighbor, purser, event planner, fashion show producer, volunteer, people sometimes forget he is a working model.   Richard recently got the call from Blu Dot in NE Minneapolis to do some work.  Below is the first image we have seen.  We hope more are coming.  In the meantime go check out Blu Dot Modern & Contemporary Furniture Designs Online

Hallie Q Brown Community Center just reached out and they need help… For many kids, having a glass of milk with dinner or their afternoon snack is a daily occurrence, but those that receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year often go without during the summer. Despite the demand, milk and eggs are one of the least donated items at food banks.

Because schools are closed due to the COVID-19 virus, we have leaped ahead to this gap. Milk is the top food source for three of the nutrients most likely to be missing in kids’ diets – calcium, vitamin D and potassium.

Help and donate.  Go to the Milk and Eggs Club page and make your donations at the bottom.

Thank you!