Embracing the Gift of Diversity
We had toured art galleries and shops throughout the prominent Bronzeville community in Chicago. It was lovely to view so many works and wares steeped in rich culture, identifiably rooted from Africa. We cut our tour short; it was a healthy appetizer. We knew our feast awaited us…
In the moment I left my mother’s pink, velvet cocoon and its folds, I believe I arrived in this world fists clenched because I held onto what is rightfully mine without question… My dignity. In the new world we inhabit, a welcoming team awaits us to show…
James Robinson·Sunday, May 7, 2017 They say stars fell on Alabama, what a beautiful night that must have been. Afrika fell on Alabama, with words of a thunderous storm of heritage lost. A daughter of the water flowed over our lives, powerful as a Blood Moon….
Asiatique is an experience! It combines shopping with entertainment, and provides an active venue for the riverfront in Bangkok. Photographer, Bernard Basley, his wife, Sarin, and daughter, Garnet (then, 3 years old), make their home in Bangkok. These images are a peek at Asiatique: – Bernie Basley…
July 23, 2017 Susan Wylie for James Robinson Searching lifelong for love’s best man Deep the love, deep the life Deep the touch of two becoming one, Far becoming near Stranger in a strange land Swapping cell for cell Transforming Now familiar in a family land…
“My son. Don’t compare yourself with other boys. You are different.” Dear Dad, I would like you to know that Everything you wanted to say but couldn’t; Every tear you cried behind closed doors; Every call you never picked up because you couldn’t; Every thought that you had…
“Melting Arctic”* Oil and Encaustic on Wood 24” x 18” x 1.5” 2016 Alex Wilhite, MFA The film, Muscle Shoals, blames the Singing River for attracting and enhancing the talented artists to the Shoals area. Tuscumbia AL, in the Shoals, was the birthplace of artist, philosopher, and activist,…
My 40+ year old baby cousin, Deanna, has been singing since she was 3; at least that was when I first experienced her singing, “I’m a Lion” from The Wiz. Since then, I have cried every time I hear her voice. It takes my breath away. Living away…
The mirror and I, gaze with steady intent into each other’s eyes, Both of us begin grinning foolishly, as we simultaneously realize, That the world is our oyster, and no one can stop us, except us. No matter the odds or obstacles, we will smash them to dust….
June 13, 2017 – Working intuitively…is this a series? Pinning things together. The most interesting things are the antique, hand embroidered “caps”. Working like I used to listening to a movie or a recorded book or performance. Tonight, it’s the “Hidden Figures” DVD that I just purchased. Slowly…