48×60 inches
\nacrylic, spray paint on canvas
\n2022<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t think it\u2019s hyperbolic to recognize the heroism that goes along with the\u00a0black cultural\u00a0redefinition associated with hip hop and rap in\u00a0the late ’80’s, early 90’s and beyond. Thinking back to our ancestors’ arrival in this country, it can\u2019t be forgotten how there was a brutal attempt (mostly successful) at erasing the languages, religions, traditions and identity of their homeland. Ever since, Black Americans have been organically recreating our own heritage through music, dance, fashion, cuisine, art, literature and community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
48×60 inches acrylic, spray paint on canvas 2022 I don\u2019t think it\u2019s hyperbolic to recognize the heroism that goes along with the\u00a0black cultural\u00a0redefinition associated with hip hop and rap in\u00a0the late ’80’s, early 90’s and beyond. 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