FAMILY MATTERS

I spend a lot of time diving into Black culture and the many layers of our past, and I collect relics that allow me to mentally go back in time. my house is like a time capsule of sorts, filled with generations worth of knickknacks, magazines, photos, and books. my collection of randomness dates back to the 1800s (i think actually the 1700s, but I need to double check), and i LOVE being able to learn the back stories on pieces in my collection. but, my FAVORITE thing to look at within my collection are the photos! i have everything from great-grandparents, to share cropper photos of family, regal looking dinner party images, and so many important moments within the last few generations of my family’s existence.

let’s take a look.

each of these pieces connects me back to my heritage, and allows me to carry on the legacy of my family. i share our stories as much as i can to ensure our narratives and images live on.