Vanleda

“Although my grandmother is no longer with me, her teachings have shaped who I am today. I will always cherish her memories and thrive to carry on her legacy of kindness and compassion.”

Sterling Walker

“Real change doesn’t come from being told. Real change comes when you are exposed to something different and you learn how to tune into it.”

Natasha

“With your first child, as much as they are growing up in life, you are also growing in life. You are learning how to be a parent. You are going through the mistakes, and you learn more about yourself”

Jasmine Alvez

“We deserve more than just surviving. As artists, we deserve space that allows us to grow like the wild flowers.”

Vera Epps

“When you see someone get it, it is just like, okay, this is what you’re supposed to do and this is your calling. This is why I’m doing it… The reaction you get from teaching somebody is priceless.”

Latifa Wright

“I think for me as a child, my sense of imagination was always like very prevalent. But of course after losing a parent, you kind of, you don’t wanna see anymore… and I think photography was a way for me to get my whimsy back.”