Text and Artwork by Mikel Elam, Copyright 2023 . I Am . I Am. This is what I know about myself in the context of the world . I am a survivor. I am a visual person. I am someone’s neighbor , someone’s father and someone’s son. I am a person who wants to give… Continue reading Mikel Elam: I Am
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Justine Bakker: Alone
Text and Photography by Justine Bakker, Copyright 2023 . Alone . My journey is coming to an end, one more week to go. I spent almost my entire journey in silence and spent time alone in nature. Taking a deep dive in, I needed that. And I have received. And now, now enough is… Continue reading Justine Bakker: Alone
Phoenixx Alexander: Dance Another Day
Text by Phoenixx Alexander, Copyright 2023 . Photography by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Styling by KVaughn . Dance Another Day . My family is made up of my mother Johnny Ruth, my father Xavier, my eldest brother James, then myself, my younger brother Jr and my young and the youngest my dear sister… Continue reading Phoenixx Alexander: Dance Another Day
Mikala Mikrut: What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas
Text by Mikala Mikrut, Copyright 2023 . What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas . It is a slogan and advertising campaign for the city of Las Vegas, my home. This cliche has given countless tourists confidence (gall?) to act out of sorts, in ways they claim they never would at home. Our cheeky saying… Continue reading Mikala Mikrut: What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas
Shanell Verandez: Philly’s Black and Brown Fashion History
Text by Shanell Verandez, Copyright 2023 . Philly’s Black and Brown Fashion History . Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Fiercest of them all?… My past or present as a model? A thought that danced in my mind as I reflect on my snapshot vignettes of Philadelphia fashion scene’s past. I started modeling… Continue reading Shanell Verandez: Philly’s Black and Brown Fashion History