BUY BLACK PT. 5: Visual Arts

Hello BIBA fans! This is part two of a series of posts supporting Black businesses. As stated in the last post, numerous factors have contributed to gross inequality in wealth distribution to BIPOC US citizens. From the 2017 Boston Globe Spotlight Series on race, the reality that “the median net worth for non-immigrant Black households in the Greater Boston region is $8” shocked all of its readers. Are you in Boston? A frequent traveler to or visitor of Boston? Wanting to check out some of Boston’s cultural offerings? Then check out some of the fantastic organizations doing incredible work in the Boston area, and support them with a donation, a share, social media engagement, attendance at one of their events, and in any other way you can. This week's post focuses on visual artists, and also includes some writers and more dancers!

Visual Arts
HipStory: this unique digital media production company incorporates visual arts, music, film, storytelling, and much more. Learn more on their website HERE and dontate HERE! 

Z Gallery: since 2009, this unique space has been supporting urban culture, highlighting graffiti in Boston neighborhoods, and providing a space to sell fine art. Check their website, and donate! 

S.O.M. Vibes Studio: this space offers a visual art experience that combines art and music in a curated space to improve your State Of Mind (SOM). Check our their website HERE!

WishUponMe Art: this visual artists creates custom stippling art works, mostly portraits, from photos. More unique pieces are also offered. Learn more and contact on the artist's facebook page HERE!

The National Center of Afro-American Artists: NCAAA is a private, non-profit institution that has been dedicated to preserving international Black visual arts since 1968. The museum holds a unique, fascinating collection worth exploring. Learn more on their website here and donate here! 

Roxbury International Film Festival: the RIFF won Best of Boston 2019! This 10-day festival is the largest in New England that celebrates people of color. Learn more here and donate here! 

D. Desirée Photography: this freelance photographer in Boston offers a wide variety of services. Learn more and contact her on her facebook page HERE! 

A selection of local visual artists
- L'Merchie Frazier : learn more HERE!
- Daniel Callahan : learn more HERE!
- Problak : learn more HERE! 
- Cedric Douglas : learn more HERE!
- Mel Isidor : learn more HERE!
- Ayana Mack : learn more HERE!

A selection of writers
- Nakia Hill : learn more HERE!
- Charles Coe : learn more HERE!
- U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo : learn more HERE!
- Destiny Polk : learn more HERE!
- DiDi Delgado : learn more HERE! and donate to her incredible #DoneForDiDi initiative HERE!

... and some more dancers!
- Art of Black Dance & Music : learn more HERE! 
- Afrobeats Dance Boston : learn more HERE! 
- Jo-Mé Dance : learn more HERE and HERE!