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Kelli Anderson, Dallas, TX to DC ✈️ Brand Photographer and Storyteller - Member @blackwomenphotographers
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“The bridge I must be is the bridge to my own power.” — Donna Kate Rushin, “The Bridge Poem,” 1981

A silent animated reflection on a poem that keeps on meeting me in new ways.

Concept + Creative Direction: Jess Solomon Animation + Design: Kelli Anderson (@sojournals @black.toyadvntr)

From This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color, edited by Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa.

The copy pictured at the end was gifted to me by Valerie Maynard. Her handwritten notes send me + keep us in conversation across space and time. Write in your books!😘

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ICYMI……….

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO OUR AGAPE MINISTRY FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT…..BABA BAYARD RUSTIN IS PLEASED🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📹CRED: @sojournals.creative

#UnionTempleDC #UTBCPride #UTBCEnergy9 #BayardRustin #PrideInThePews #UnionTempleLovesYou #PortraitUnveiling #HallOfHistory #LGBTQIA #Pride #Agape #LoveWins #AgapeMinistry #BlackQueerLivesMatter #AgapeLove #UTBCDC #UnionTemple #Prideful #PrideMonth #LiberationIsInclusive #BlackQueerHistory

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Very exciting mail day! Libby is thrilled to be a part of @missionmagazine Youth Series in Issue Eleven with guest editor @donatella_versace ✨✨✨📸 by @sojournals.creative

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I wrote a beautiful play about my 4 year old daughter and how we play and imagine together.

Come and experience my new children’s play, “Imagine” on June 8th, 9:30am and 11am at the @nattheatredc

Link in bio for FREE rsvp. 🎭 🦄

Music by @amykbormet
Choreography by @spontaneousout
Performed by @sunflower.glow & @chelseadeee

📷 @sojournals.creative

#tya #childrenstheatre #imagine #dcarts #dctheatre #theatre #dmvparents #dcparents #dcmoms #dmvmoms

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We thought a birthday photoshoot would be a fun way to kick off our celebration! We might decide to take the armatures out later but we’ve been working on something special and we wanted to give you something to hold you while we finish editing our short film and setting up our store. We have a lot going on behind the scenes! It’s our Anniversary month and this year will mark our third year of Black Toy Adventure (formerly A Black Toy Story)! We’re so glad to have you join us for the fun!

We’ll be back with more shortly! We want to know what you would like to see more of in the year to come. Let us know in the comments!

#birthdaygirl #sweet16photoshoot #dollstargram #barbieworld #blackdollsmatter #blackbarbies #blacktoyadventure #stopmotionanimation #dollstopmotion #barbiestyle #stopmotionvideo #igtoys

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It’s the remix!!! Happy New Year!

New year, new name! Welcome to Black Toy Adventure!

This is a clip from the first animated short we created less than a year ago. Since that time we've created a whole collection of scenes. We’re still learning as we go but we’ve had some significant moments of growth this past year. This past summer we were excited to create a stop motion music video for @hellounclejumbo for his song, Hit’em With The Joy from his Grammy-nominated children’s music album, Taste The Sky, our first commission! And we loved our collaboration with @byrdsnestbox to promote her watermelon and hot pepper harvests. It’s not often we create outside of our home studio and the Byrd’s Nest Box was a dreamy experience. And! We have a store coming soon! We’ll be selling print products highlighting scenes from some of our favorite adventures.

We’ve come a long way in less than two years and we hope you will join us as we take new turns in this unique exploration of black toys and storytelling. It started as a series of stories that has morphed into a whole adventure. Follow for more @black.toyadvntr !

#blacktoys #stopmotionvideo #stopmotionanimation #toyphotos #barbiestyle #blackdollsmatter #igtoys

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🎉🎶 **Thank You for Making FÊTE 30! Gala a Remarkable Success!** 🎉🎶

The East of the River Steelband extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating three decades of musical excellence at the Fête 30! Gala. Your presence and support made this night truly special.

From mesmerizing student performances to heartfelt tributes to our visionaries, every moment celebrated the power of music to transform lives. We’d like to appreciate our award recipients, His Excellency Anthony W.J. Phillips-Spencer, Reggie Van Lee, Roger Greenidge, and Matthew Shannon, Esq, for their unwavering commitment to our community.

A special shout-out to the DC Chapter of the Recording Academy for presenting EOTRS with a generous grant of $2000, enabling us to continue nurturing young talents and enriching our community through music.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our guest musical performer, Wes Felton, whose talent added an extraordinary dimension to our celebration. We are grateful for your contribution.

Furthermore, we want to recognize the dedicated EOTRS staff, whose tireless efforts made this event a resounding success. Your passion and hard work are the driving force behind our mission.

A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Linda Fisher for her unwavering support and dedication to our cause. Your belief in our work inspires us to reach greater heights.

We’d also like to express our gratitude to MSNBC contributor, Jason Johnson for kindly being our host for the evening.

The Fête 30! Gala allowed us to reflect on our past and look forward to the future. We’re excited about our new single created through a songwriting workshop with R&B star Raheem De Vaughn and the continued growth of our musical family.

Thanks to our volunteers, sponsors, and donors, this event was possible. Your generosity supports our educational initiatives, ensuring we can inspire future musicians and enrich our community through the universal language of music.

As we wrap up this extraordinary celebration, relive the memories and share your moments with us on social media using #Fete30Gala. Your photos and stories will help us cherish this night for years to come.

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Our founder and host, Yoli Tamu shares 5 ways to be B.O.L.D., Brave and authentically YOU while navigating through your college experience and beyond.🧡⁠ #collegereadiness

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JUMBO Barbie World 💕🌎
“Hit em with the Joy” video out now
#TasteTheSky is the album 🌤️

Glitter Gang Visual Squad ✨ @sojournals + @lordkalvin

#UncleJumboLovesYou #hitemwiththejoy #newmusic #stopmotion #barbieworld #dance #musicforkids #barbie #beachvibes #spreadlove

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Dr. Syreeta Greene, Associate Dean of Fellow Affairs at the American Film Institute (AFI) and Kappa Nu Sigma San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. joins us to share how important it is to handle peer criticism and never be afraid of failure. Find out how valuable being a part of the collective Divine 9 can serve you as you pursue both your personal and professional goals.🧡⁠
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Samone Anderson, UCLA's Project Director for the Academic Supports Program (ASP) and Spring 2022 initiate Nu Lambda Chapter member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.⁠ joins us to share how she and her staff facilitate a holistic model of student empowerment by offering peer-based counseling services to the future leaders of tomorrow. Could you benefit from peer counseling?🧡
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#zetaphibeta #studentretention #peercounseling #mentalhealthawareness

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Dr. Theo Fowles, Manager of Teacher Residency at Partnerships for Los Angeles Schools and Spring 2003 initiate Nu Upsilon Chapter member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. joins us to
encourage young professionals to make an impact in their communities by developing a strong skillset in the teaching profession, while maintaining a willingness to learn. How willing are you?🧡⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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#phibetasigma #educationalleadership #mentalhealthawareness

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