The first day I crossed the Charlotte City limits was the day I moved there. It’s kinda how I roll, especially back then. A fresh new Americorps member, into the provided Americorps housing above the Habitat For Humanity offices I went! . Taking only what could fit in my car. Kyle, the third, and I … Continue reading More Than A Nail…
Some of my biggest exhales have come on the back of the wind. The quiet breeze, moving through the trees or against my cheek, often reminds me to breathe… like really breathe, not just out of habit, but on purpose. And! As an avid breather (like the rest of us) I’ll admit that its easy … Continue reading Scenery as Sanctuary w/ MOCHA’s Nature Includes You Exhibit
Some seasons make you pause. Other seasons make you question everything. The first half of 2025 placed me right in the midst of the pause and the question… and not in a gentle way. It was heavy. Full of reflection, sprinkled with loss, and dipped in thought provoking questions you don’t want to answer out … Continue reading Who Knew I Needed to Run
I’m often curious about when an artist explores another medium. How their visual language shifts when the known process changes. So when I received the invite to attend a small artist talk with Diedrick Brackens hosted by Cleveland Museum of Art’s Friends of African and African American Art affinity group, I was excited for the … Continue reading Pressing into Pages w/ Diedrick Brackens
As much as I hate to admit it, sometimes my Instagram algorithm sends sentiments to scroll past that I actually enjoy. I don’t even know how Detroit entered the feed, but there it was — a post about a party at the Detroit Institute of Arts called 7 Mile + Livernois After Dark. Now… if … Continue reading Intersection[ing] w/ Tiff Massey
I can always count on the free (mostly) and open doors at the Cleveland Museum of Art to welcome my creative cravings. Throughout February, CMA celebrated Black History Month with programs and events highlighting African American contributions to the culture. Curious about a few things, I ventured out on a Wednesday evening—timing my visit to … Continue reading Writing the Beat w/ Nate Smith
I love a good rant… especially one that begins with a strayed stream of consciousness about politics’ plight. As Mark Thomas Gibson took the stage at Cleveland Institute of Art’s Peter B. Lewis Theatre, a small request to drop the lights accompanied the passionate start. The dimmed atmosphere seemed to settle him. It settled me … Continue reading Timing it w/ Mark Thomas Gibson
This past weekend, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off their season’s city tour at Cleveland Playhouse’s State Theatre. I always leave room in my arts budget to see Alvin Ailey. Most of the time, it’s in Cleveland, but on the years it skips the city, I will chase the show—and for so many … Continue reading Alvin Ailey: The Matter’s of Movement
Recently, I took some time to lean into the healing properties of sound—not just any sound, but orchestrated ones. The Cleveland Orchestra (TCO) is one of the top institutions in the world of music. Known as part of the “Big 5”—alongside the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra—TCO is … Continue reading Orchestrated Moments: Music, Space, and Stephen Banks
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s newly opened exhibit, Picasso on Paper, offers an intimate glimpse into Picasso’s view of life—how he saw, experienced, and created it—spanning nearly 70 years, from 1904 to 1973. I had the pleasure of attending on opening day, stepping into his mind and gaining a glimpse of one of the most … Continue reading Perspectives of Picasso
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