​Recent Artist Profiles

Chaun Webster is a poet, graphic designer, native Minnesotan, and member of The Black Midwest Initiative’s organizing committee. Here, he discusses his recent book project, GeNtry!fication: or the Scene of the Crime, and his experiences growing up in North Minneapolis.
Jazzy Tam Films, an independent film company based in the Midwest, is dedicated to bringing to life the stories and realities of undocumented lives. Co-founders Jeffrey Wray and Tama Hamilton-Wray see filmmaking as a collaborative effort and strive to use the talents and resources that their surroundings offer [...]

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