A curated gallery of Black creators making work that inspires us; rooted in Black communities and creative traditions
Jaszlynn
Founder
Protect Black Futures
Jaszlynn
Diop
Founder
based in
new york
Q: What do you create ?
we directly import hand made home decor from West Africa. We work directly with our weavers this enables to make sure they are being paid fairly and direct help to them and their families.
Q: Why is Black creativity important to you?
Alot things come out of Africa but Africa doesn't get the funding directly but that is changing because its black owned from start to finish. Africa is the originator and we gave it a platform straight from the motherland. Proud of the fact it truly for us and by us!
Q: How have your life and practice been impacted by COVID-19?
The beginning we was relaunching opening up a new store online building our audience it was very scary in March and April. There was a spark in June for more businesses really taking on responsibility of supporting black own business and black brands.
Q: How can people best support you through this crisis?
We need to keep sharing All black business that have great service or product. Most even if we can't purchase share about the company celebrate our businesses more . Not just if they received a nod from a celebrity. We to extend our reach by being proud of all good businesses. I find that even if we can't purchase that posting liking sharing them and all it helps push the culture foward!
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Jaszlynn
Jaszlynn
has partnered with KHIRY to donate 30% of referred sales in support of their creative practice:
Protect Black Futures
KHIRY
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Jaszlynn
Diop
Based in
new york
we directly import hand made home decor from West Africa. We work directly with our weavers this enables to make sure they are being paid fairly and direct help to them and their families.
Shakeil
designer, art director, writer, strategist, and artist
Protect Black Futures
Shakeil
Greeley
designer, art director, writer, strategist, and artist
based in
Brooklyn, NY
Q: What do you create ?
Systems, archives, essays, images, moments
Q: Why is Black creativity important to you?
Black creativity is important because Black people are important. We are the nexus of so many movements, innovations, creations, and shifts in the global culture, all through creativity in the face of white supremacy.
Q: How have your life and practice been impacted by COVID-19?
COVID-19 acted as an accelerant, fuel on the fire for building bigger, more inclusive, and more sustainable systems for long-term collaboration, especially in the face of global shifts in how we approach using technology.
Q: How can people best support you through this crisis?
By supporting Imaginary School by helping us build our digital archive, and by sharing widely Trail of Silence, a memorial to victims of police violence.If people really want to deeply support, I need hands to help me manage both projects, assisting with intake, organization, and managing regular posting on our social channels.
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Shakeil
Shakeil
has partnered with KHIRY to donate 30% of referred sales in support of their creative practice:
Protect Black Futures
KHIRY
SHop khiry at the link Above to support
Shakeil
has elected to support their own creative practice:
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Shakeil
Greeley
Based in
Brooklyn, NY
Systems, archives, essays, images, moments
Andreas
Social Entrepreneur - Advocate - Change Maker & Disruptor
Protect Black Futures
Andreas
Robinson
Social Entrepreneur - Advocate - Change Maker & Disruptor
based in
Nova Scotia, Canada
Q: What do you create ?
Events, Curriculum, Businesses, Brands, Systems, Processes and Services
Q: Why is Black creativity important to you?
Because it is original, authentic, and rooted in the richness of our culture. There is no new or old without Black creativity
Q: How have your life and practice been impacted by COVID-19?
We have continued to build, create and collaborate during these times. We have worked with our partners and community to Digitize our services to meet people where they are.
Q: How can people best support you through this crisis?
By engaging with our services Professional - Organizational - Community Branding & Development -> Brand, Digital, Financial & Transition (change management) Literacy,
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Andreas
Andreas
has partnered with KHIRY to donate 30% of referred sales in support of their creative practice:
Protect Black Futures
KHIRY
SHop khiry at the link Above to support
Andreas
has elected to support their own creative practice:
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Andreas
Robinson
Based in
Nova Scotia, Canada
Events, Curriculum, Businesses, Brands, Systems, Processes and Services
Nia
Editor, Writer, Stylists and Photographer focused on culture, fashion, travel, art and music
Protect Black Futures
Nia
Groce
Editor, Writer, Stylists and Photographer focused on culture, fashion, travel, art and music
based in
Brooklyn, New York
Q: What do you create ?
I tell stories, capture memories, and create looks that are memorable and meaningful
Q: Why is Black creativity important to you?
Black creativity touches and inspires so many areas around the world. It's important to continue to foster the art that comes out of the Black community in order to preserve and share the culture in a way that is organic.
Q: How have your life and practice been impacted by COVID-19?
My freelance opportunities have diminished and it has been hard to remain creative. But it has also caused many Black fashion creatives to come together more, which is inspiring.
Q: How can people best support you through this crisis?
Freelance opportunities, checking in on well-being, spaces/open forums for communicating our feelings and thoughts
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Nia
Nia
has partnered with KHIRY to donate 30% of referred sales in support of their creative practice:
Protect Black Futures
KHIRY
SHop khiry at the link Above to support
Nia
has elected to support their own creative practice:
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Nia
Groce
Based in
Brooklyn, New York
I tell stories, capture memories, and create looks that are memorable and meaningful
Jessi
Artist/Producer
Protect Black Futures
Jessi
Jacq
Artist/Producer
based in
Brooklyn, USA
Q: What do you create ?
Creative director of photography, videos and curations
Q: Why is Black creativity important to you?
We can only tell our story. Uncured. We can only have cultural relevance with cultural participation.
Q: How have your life and practice been impacted by COVID-19?
Most definitely on hold but, I’m thankful for it. It made me sit with myself and my work to create new avenues of creativity.
Q: How can people best support you through this crisis?
Pray for your people. Big up your people. Check on your creative friends because we are always in our heads. Positively and negatively.
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Jessi
Jessi
has partnered with KHIRY to donate 30% of referred sales in support of their creative practice:
Protect Black Futures
KHIRY
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Jessi
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Jessi
Jacq
Based in
Brooklyn, USA
Creative director of photography, videos and curations
Jameel
Artist and Designer
Protect Black Futures
Jameel
Mohammed
Artist and Designer
based in
New York, USA
Q: What do you create ?
I make jewelry primarily, for my brand KHIRY but I also create drawings, animations and photographs and I'm exploring sculpture and other media.
Q: Why is Black creativity important to you?
It's important to use creativity to document the way that we live now, and also to project our vision of the future.
Q: How have your life and practice been impacted by COVID-19?
Life has slowed down in some crucial ways. It's given me the space to consider what my values really are. What I prioritize over what just sounds like a good idea. It's encouraged me to trust myself more.
Q: How can people best support you through this crisis?
You can shop on our website, or share this project with the creators and supporters in your life!
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Jameel
Jameel
has partnered with KHIRY to donate 30% of referred sales in support of their creative practice:
Protect Black Futures
KHIRY
SHop khiry at the link Above to support
Jameel
has elected to support their own creative practice:
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Jameel
Mohammed
Based in
New York, USA
I make jewelry primarily, for my brand KHIRY but I also create drawings, animations and photographs and I'm exploring sculpture and other media.
In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and its disproportionate impact on Black communities, KHIRY presents a new digital project and capsule collection, Protect Black Futures
Khartoum Hoops Nude in Matte Sterling Silver
Sleek hoops, in the minimal Khartoum silhouette with a matte finish. 2.5 inch drop.
Sleek hoops, in the minimal Khartoum silhouette with a matte finish. 2.5 inch drop.
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Mask Pendant in Gold Vermeil
Mask Pendant, inspired by features prominent throughout West African masks—crossed with the minimal modernity of Brancusi's "Sleeping Muse." Suspended on a delicate chain, the pendant is a bright and sinuous flash at the collar. 1.25 inch height.
Mask Pendant, inspired by features prominent throughout West African masks—crossed with the minimal modernity of Brancusi's "Sleeping Muse." Suspended on a delicate chain, the pendant is a bright and sinuous flash at the collar. 1.25 inch height.
This product is out of stock.
Product is not available in this quantity.
Khartoum Hoops Embellished in Gold Vermeil
EMBELLISHED KHARTOUM HOOP EARRINGS IN 18 KARAT GOLD VERMEIL. IMPORTED. 2.5 inch drop.
EMBELLISHED KHARTOUM HOOP EARRINGS IN 18 KARAT GOLD VERMEIL. IMPORTED. 2.5 inch drop.
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