a big random mess

[lagonegirl]

on today's episode of support black artists:

These are paintings, not computer generated images. I’m in love.

His IG is “kipomolade” & if you’re in San Francisco his work is on display at the “Mirus Gallery” on Howard for free

#BlackArtMatters #Representation 

[purplebuddhaquotes]

“Instead of saying ‘I’m damaged, I’m broken, I have trust issues’ say ‘I’m healing, I’m rediscovering myself, I’m starting over.’ Positive self-talk.”

— Horation James

[delightfullycharmed]

Glowing and growing

I am so proud of the growth I’ve seen within myself as I journey through womanhood. Just thinking back at how I handled confrontation, expressed my feelings, etc.—it was so unhealthy! I’ve seen a great deal of maturation within myself. I think spending time alone and really digging deep into who I am, what I want, what I need to give to others has helped me. Being real with myself and acknowledging my faults and how to fix them has also helped me. I navigate interpersonal interactions so much differently now. It’s not as hard for me to be tactful. I’m consciously practicing active listening. I’m trying to do better. I’m trying to BE better. I’m opening myself up to give love so that I may receive love. I’m feeling truly happy, but I’m not done. I’m challenging myself to continue evolving and am embracing the journey ahead.

[blackfashion]

Ghanaian Instagram : @sarf_bort

[thewomb]

In some black communities there’s still a stigma that kinky or coarse hair is “bad”, which couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s no such thing as good or bad when describing someone’s natural hair texture or type. To those struggling to love and accept their natural hair because of societal pressures, remember this - straight, curly, kinky or wavy, it doesn’t make a difference. Embrace your hair the way it is, no matter what society tells you. All hair is good hair. It’s your Crown.

Gerrel Saunders

[foxmouth]

[deeplifequotes]

“If you’re interested in something, you will do what is convenient. If you’re committed to something, you will do whatever it takes.”

— Murray Smith

[delightfullycharmed]

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[misspineapplee]

[jasmineloren]

[crannandi]

[mmatangi]

[sixpenceee]

[asieybarbie]

This was so relaxing to illustrate. #CTRL

[afrodesiacworldwide]

[therincrowd]

It’s a diptych.

[thechanelmuse]

Hazel Scott playing two pianos at the same damn time with ease

[erinbowbooks]

Hazel Scott was a musical sorcerer and a civil rights hero.   She:

 was admitted to Julliard at 8.  

was performing in top venues by 16.  

pioneered “swinging the classics” and made the equivalent of a million dollars a year doing it.  

was the first person of color to have their own national TV show.  

went to Hollywood but refused to be cast as a “singing maid.”  Demanded and got control over her casting, her wardrobe, and how footage featuring her was cut.  

refused to perform in segregated venues and led charges for integration in several northern cities, notably Spokane.  

She was brought down by the House Committee on Unamerican Activities, and has been largely forgotten.  But she was a sorcerer, and a hero.  

[domduongart]

@theladyragnell

[violent-darts]

Let’s un-forget her.