The process: the joy, the grief & the learning…
Days like these remind me of staying true to my mission. The mission that I was given before birth. I’m reminded to stay focused. I also think about Young Dolph when he said “stay focused, but I really wanna crash. Think about where you at. Then think about your past.” Since graduating college, I feel like I’ve been diving deeper into the duality within grief, and learning about my history. I feel like my hometown, Memphis, is still growing through this grief for Martin Luther King Jr.
This sweatshirt means a lot. When I’m away from home, it physically reminds me of Memphis. As an African a scholar, it reminds me of the importance of my studies and how they are intertwine with storytelling and creating tribe.
Today, I’m reminded of the Vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as my grandmother: today is her birthday too. I’m thankful to still have my grandmother on this side of things.
Modeling and Photography are businesses that I got into as an artist first. I combine my scholarship with my creativity like
@houseofaama &
@cxffeeblack ✨ and so many other beautiful storytellers.
I also feel very powerful from learning about our history. At this point in my life, I’m very grounded and Imboden by two things: knowing where I’m from and knowing who I’m from. I’m from Memphis, Tennessee, and I’m from leaders. My leadership is through action, who I’m listening, how I wear my clothes, where I’m spending my time & with whom. LISTEN TO
@indiaarie today 💙
During this MLK day, I encourage y’all to speak with the elders in your life, to sit with yourself and listen: to wise council, to nature, to (Music), to the spirit, all that jazz.
Photographer:
@fomoloop
Edits:
@cbj.vision
Model:
@carlbledsoejr
Location: Memphis, TN
#mlk #nationalcivilrightsmuseum #memphis #martinlutherkingjr grief
