This is the ugly face of America and the darkness of racism covering our land. We have a duty to speak out against injustice. Cities are burning in riots – in places like Ferguson, Missouri and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many of us don’t see the value in destruction and violence. In fact, we condemn it. Instead, we might consider why these demonstrations occur – because we forget and are failing in our duty to speak, to demand justice, and to drive social change and equality.
Tag: America
New Art: Pride
President Barack Obama proclaimed June to be national LGBT Pride Month. The President’s declaration made me think about a piece of art I created in 2007 titled Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (right). Then, I considered majoring in psychology and was wildly fascinated by psychology of gender. Under the tutelage of Dr. Ritts and Dr. Pierroutsakos, my studies encompassed various topics related to the LGBT…
Michael Sam: The Draft & “The Kiss”
NOTE: I would like to first begin by saying that I believe the clip of Michael Sam kissing his boyfriend after being drafted into the NFL runs too long. I believe the media’s extended take and subsequent, unedited airing created an artificial feeling that some have construed as a “gay agenda” publicity stunt. Michael Sam…