A BLATANT LOVE is given freely. As the Sun sets on this final day of #BlackAugust2020 – a tradition of that originates in the prison system to honor fallen freedom fighters murdered at the hands of the State, we want to echo that we must continue to reimagine freedom, organize, fight, and win our liberation. We know that ARTISTS play an integral role in the design, execution and amplification of the strategy and success of the Movement and that Black womxn and femmes are vital participants in the unbroken line of resistance and sacrifice throughout history. We offer you our whole selves and as part of our #artspractice which never stops, never sleeps, never ends – pandemic be damned! This inaugural issue of BLATANT – a zine on Art, Beauty & Rage presented by @artistasfirstresponder exclusively features the art work of #Blackwomen whose creative practices heal communities and save lives. Limited Edition Printed Copies for Sale and FREE PDF Download Are Available. Info/Link in Bio. Volume One. Issue One. #BlackAugust @b_u_s_h_m_a_m_a @creolemaroon @HouseFullOfBlackWomen @jessicacaremoor @justuskitchen @bluekaza @tar_babyyyy @reginasdoor @samevernon @sonyareneetaylor @asyaabdrahman @blublakwomyn @lynneedenise @waheedpix BLATANT (zine) is produced by Founder/Editor/Creative Director @blublakwomyn Editorial Production Manager @uniqgrace Graphics/layout Editor #justincarder #blatant #blatantlove #blatantrage #blatantbeauty #blatantjoy #blackaugust #august2020 #blacklivesmatter #bipoc #blackhistory #abolition #PrisonIndustrialComplex #blackwomen #blackwomxn #blackart #blackwomenartists #artistasfirstresponder #artistsareessentialworkers (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEk4kC7Fk8j/?igshid=1hgtwt3mgxcz5