“This particular project is about my father, but it’s also about so many other people’s fathers. There are so many people who were involved in the Panthers,” she says. “So many people have a file like this on them, many of whom are still in prison, or many of whom might not have a child who happens to be an artist and can use their family as a way to talk about the greater black community and American history.”
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That whole exhibit is fucking amazing. It should be seen by everyone.
#BlackArt #BlackPanther
The artist’s name is Sadie Barnette, a very talented and exceptionally showcased multimedia creative. She is still making art and you can see more of it and follow along with her lectures and work on her website https://www.sadiebarnette.com/.
