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Black Artists Series – Rosemarie Wilson

My name is Rosemarie Wilson. I’m an author, a poet, a singer, spoken word artist, actress, playwright, and filmmaker.

Black Artists Series – Alisha Lauchié

So, I’m from Detroit, and I moved to Grand Rapids eight years ago. I came to Grand Valley State University for my master’s degree and kind of stayed around after that.

Remembering Attica: Seeing Through The Bars

Originally published on the Praxis Center of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College

Nearly five decades after the Attica Prison Rebellion, the United States continues its relentless mass incarceration project.

Black Artists Series – Jason Ford

I was born and raised in Saginaw, MI. I went to Buena Vista High School. After I graduated, I went to Eastern Michigan University for Electronic Media and Film, and Business Administration.

Wakanda Forever!

When I was a child, positive representations of Black people on TV were pretty much nonexistent.

Black Artists Series – Naomi Peterson

I’m Naomi. I’m 24 years old and originally from Detroit, Michigan. I live in Dearborn now. I am a visual artist.