Aaliyah Curtis
Shada Cook
Shada Cook is a cool mom, a copywriter, and a catalyst. In Chicago, she uses multimedia Journalism in a plethora of ways to inspire change.
Read MoreErin Allen
Hi I’m Erin: a media strategist transformed into an art director. Meaning my most transferrable skill is explaining and pitching internet/Tiktok trends to clients in a budget-friendly way. When not working, I spend my time outdoors and searching for the perfect oat milk drink.
Read MoreZion Adissem
Zion is determined to make his friends laugh and his momma smile. He used to work in sales, but realized he had more fun using words and imagination to bring ideas to life. He’s fascinated by global cultures, new perspectives, and has acted opposite Kristen Stewart—[whispers] ‘actually he was a background extra in the scene.’…
Read MoreJehanne Gipson
Jehanne Gipson is a fashion designer from Chicago, IL. She has a background in music and dance and has always had an eye for the arts and a drive for exploring opportunities to showcase her creativity. This includes consulting for fellow entrepreneurs in staging natural hair care products, strategizing for a community outreach program, and…
Read MoreRodrick Minor
Rodrick Minor is a Mississippi & Louisiana native. He’s a poet, visual artist, and grits aficionado currently residing in Charlotte. Rodrick is a four time member of the Baton Rouge National Poetry Slam Team, the 2015 Baton Rouge Grand Slam Champion, Red Stick Regional Slam Team Champion and a member of the 2016 Philadelphia National…
Read MoreAaliyah Joseph
From a young age, Aaliyah has been fascinated by symbols of cultural significance such as cities, tattoos, monuments, and murals. After graduating with a degree History, Visual Studies, Africana Studies from Bryn Mawr College, she started creating installations, events, and experiences with activists, artists, scholars, and creatives that encourage people to connect and reflect on…
Read MoreKevin Carter
My name is Kevin Carter, born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, IL. Attended Chicago Vocational High School studying carpentry, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale studying fashion merchandise & marketing. I would consider myself a nontraditional, self taught creator. Specializing in storytelling, I’ve created documentaries, built sets, and designed garments. Overall, I create to…
Read MoreElias Tate
Elias Tate is a year 2000 baby born in Chicago,IL that always knew he was different since childhood. From the moment he picked up a Nintendo DS and recorded his first skit, he knew that he had something special. He went to college for computer science but felt incomplete. He then knew that he had…
Read MoreIsis Joseph
Isis Joseph is a multi-faceted graphic designer and writer from New York City. Her work and practice has always been rooted in engaging others and commemorating past histories. Specializing in brand identity and art direction, Isis is passionate about using design to tell cohesive stories and visualize community. In April 2022, she earned a Bachelors…
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