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.
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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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