“CONVERSATIONS WITH CREATIVES OF COLOR”

In January 2021, I began contributing to the “Conversations with Creatives of Color” series by The Department of Public Goods and Services. Based in Long Beach, California, DPGS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and uplifting the Community. Founded by my friend and fellow creative person Jamaal Williams, DPGS knows that representation matters, especially in the creative industry. Therefore, we think it’s important to highlight BIPOC in creative spaces so that young people can see themselves in places where they may not feel like they belong. Since Jamaal is based on the West Coast, I partnered with him to bring attention to creative people of color on the East Coast.