100% OVER RACISM

09/11/2024

Can we find any solace in knowing that Black Hawk, Johnson, Linn, Polk, & Story counties understood the assignment? Proud to live in Linn County, Iowa 💙

05/11/2024

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04/11/2024

31/10/2024

30/07/2024

A little over a month ago, Akwi Nji, EJ Swavv, Alicia Strong and I presented enuf, an unconventional theatrical journey of identity and Black solidarity at Mirrorbox Theatre.

My artwork from the show is now stretched and ready to find it’s home.

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(4) - 17 x 17 Multi Acrylic on canvas
*Can be purchased as a full set or individually.

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22/07/2024

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14/07/2024

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We are living in an incredibly polarized time, in our nation and world.

We are all deeply shaken. In shock.

Regardless of one's political affiliation there is no room for violence and we must reject it in all forms.

May we be in prayer for God to intervene in the cycle of violence and division that is prevalent among us.

May we pray for the families of those who were killed. May we pray for the former president and his recovery. May we pray for all those who were harmed and impacted.

May we be in prayer for our community and world - and how quickly we can be filled with contempt and we lament the division and violence among us.

The days, weeks and months ahead are precarious. This Fall, our pastoral team will be leading us through a sermon series called Reconcile: Turning Toward God and One Another. Our prayer is that this series can guide us to once again come together, to listen, to see the image of God in one another, to be reminded that all people are Gods Beloved.

Today and each day ahead, may we recommit to the way of Jesus, the way of love, the path of peace.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

Amen.

19/06/2024

Happy Juneteenth 2024

24/05/2024

The NJI+KIDD Creative Collective Presents:

enuf

Building upon Akwi Nji’s 2023 project. This live multidisciplinary performance features Akwi Nji (Painter), Lovar Davis Kidd (Dancer), Alicia Monee (Singer), and EJ Swavv (Drummer), navigating the theme of “being enough” (and adopts the spelling of ‘enuf’ as used by poet and playwright Ntozake Shange) and relationships as spiritual sanctuary. Adapted from the lyrics and lines of her audio album of the same name, the live, experimental performance is an unconventional theatrical journey of identity and Black solidarity.

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Doors at 7:00p, Performance 7:30p, Talkback/Q&A 8:30p.

Purchase tickets now:
http://Mirrorboxtheatre.com/enuf

The project is graciously supported in part by a grant from the Iowa Arts Council (a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority) and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Purchase your enuf shirt: https://www.100percentoverracism.com/product/enuf

31/01/2024

One day was not enough to soak in all of the culture, history, and beauty 💯

14/01/2024

The NEW Year 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/82186e3d56f3/hatewinternotpeople

01/12/2023

I can’t believe it’s already December!

As my time in graduate school at the University of Iowa comes to a close, I want to share a few accomplishments that I am incredibly proud of.

1. Thesis Performances (Oct. 26-28, 2023) ✅
2. Thesis Defense (Nov. 15, 2023)
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3. Thesis Paper Final Draft (Nov. 27, 2023) ✅
4. bare, witness. poetry and photography book (Dec. 1, 2023) ✅
5. bare, witness. poetry album (Dec. 1, 2023) ✅
6. Stretch and frame bare, witness. abstract art (Dec. 1, 2023) ✅

Things left to do …

1. Release bare, witness. book, album and painting information (Dec. 1, 2023)
2. Graduate College Paper Submission (Dec. 4, 2023)
3. bare, witness. performance and talkback (Dec. 7, 2023)
4. Commencement (Dec. 15, 2023)

If you’ve made it this far, here’s the info you’ve been waiting for!

1. Buy the book now! https://assets.blurb.com/b/11811129-bare-witness
2. Listen to the album now! https://open.spotify.com/album/2wZ6XYBsYridJ1Sffqy00H?si=jLjDZc4WSLCHxrwwy-FFAQ
3. Purchase a painting or book on Dec. 7, 2023 at my performance and talkback at Akwi Nji’s beautiful new space, Threshold located in the historic Cherry Building. Doors open at 6:45p, performance begins at 7p.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone that helped me get here 💯

29/11/2023

What song is giving you life right now?

The official music video for ‘Witness Me’, featuring Shawn Mendes, Stormzy & Kirk Franklin.DJESSE VOL. 4 — OUT FEBRUARY 29TH 2024.Pre-order here: https://jac...