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By Haille Hughes

"I've always loved the way yellow works with the skin tones of African Americans. It gives them a sort of powerful look, and that's what this is about: giving them their power, their equality, their real freedom, their justice, their safety. That's what we're fighting for, and I feel my artwork amplifies their power, and voice, and just the overall magic and beauty of who they are."

"I'm a 14 year old girl born in Louisiana, raised in Tx. Im going into my sophomore year of high school pursuing art and law. Art is baiscly my life, and with everything going on, it feels good to use it for something good."

Instagram: @_haiart__

By AntiSocial Girl

Instagram: @tree_person_art

By Trisha Beher

"In this digital portrait, the resolve and determination in the eyes of the figure portrayed represents the inherent rights that African Americans deserve. While creating this piece, I was thinking long and hard about the systems in place that have caused the world to reach the place it is in today. I hope that through persistent activism and increased awareness, we are able to attain a more equitable world in the near future."

Trisha Beher is a 16-year old artist, writer, activist, and the founder and CEO of The Art Shine Foundation. She is determined to use her work as the catalyst of inspiration for other creators like her to continue raising awareness and advocating through the arts.

Instagram: @trishabearr

By Connie Liou

"In a time where social media amplifies news and reports from all over the country, I selected a few science I've seen from the news recently surrounding protests for BLM. I wanted to depict the memory of George Floyd, who kick-started this movement of justice for hundreds of African Americans in the country and decades of racial injustice. We can do better, America."

"I am a 19 year old engineer who enjoys doodling in every direction :)"

Instagram: @conwolf.art

By Destiny Ukachukwu

"This piece was made in honour of black women.
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As a young black woman (Nigerian-American), I often have difficulty with embracing my features and understanding my placement in modern society. I created this piece in hopes of inspiring myself as well as other young women of color.
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The subject of my digital work wears cornrows with 'laid' edges as her hairstyle; I wanted to combine a traditional hairstyle with a modern element of black hair. Further, the vibrant warm tones were included to inspire women of color to embrace their inner beauty and allow it to shine or glow—if you will—outward (like the eyes and flowers do).
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In the near future, I hope justice for women such as Breonna Taylor, Oluwatoyin Salau, and Sandra Bland is fulfilled. I hopefully await a future of equality and justice for all individuals regardless of color, sexuality, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status."

"Hi! My name is Destiny, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a 15 year old Nigerian-American, and I got into digital art 2 months ago (this is my 4th piece). Thank you for viewing my work!"

Instagram: @ukachihuahua.art

By Jillian George

"Come Together is a digital art piece representing unity. Young people have a big impact on the continuation and success of the Black Lives Matter movement! By coming together and using our voices, we can help change!"
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As the President of the IB Club, and as Assistant Drum Major in her high school band, Jillian George has a strive for teaching and leadership. Jillian has tons of school spirit, being involved in her schools Orchestra, Varsity Women’s Wrestling, and Track Team. She is heavily influenced by the works of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and uses her love for graphic design to inform her community about Women Equality in STEAM, Sustainability, and Human rights.

Instagram: jillianxgeorge

By Haille Hughes

"I've always loved the way yellow works with the skin tones of African Americans. It gives them a sort of powerful look, and that's what this is about: giving them their power, their equality, their real freedom, their justice, their safety. That's what we're fighting for, and I feel my artwork amplifies their power, and voice, and just the overall magic and beauty of who they are."

"I'm a 14 year old girl born in Louisiana, raised in Tx. Im going into my sophomore year of high school pursuing art and law. Art is baiscly my life, and with everything going on, it feels good to use it for something good."

Instagram: @_haiart__

By AntiSocial Girl

Instagram: @tree_person_art

By Trisha Beher

"In this digital portrait, the resolve and determination in the eyes of the figure portrayed represents the inherent rights that African Americans deserve. While creating this piece, I was thinking long and hard about the systems in place that have caused the world to reach the place it is in today. I hope that through persistent activism and increased awareness, we are able to attain a more equitable world in the near future."

Trisha Beher is a 16-year old artist, writer, activist, and the founder and CEO of The Art Shine Foundation. She is determined to use her work as the catalyst of inspiration for other creators like her to continue raising awareness and advocating through the arts.

Instagram: @trishabearr

By Connie Liou

"In a time where social media amplifies news and reports from all over the country, I selected a few science I've seen from the news recently surrounding protests for BLM. I wanted to depict the memory of George Floyd, who kick-started this movement of justice for hundreds of African Americans in the country and decades of racial injustice. We can do better, America."

"I am a 19 year old engineer who enjoys doodling in every direction :)"

Instagram: @conwolf.art

By Destiny Ukachukwu

"This piece was made in honour of black women.
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•
•
As a young black woman (Nigerian-American), I often have difficulty with embracing my features and understanding my placement in modern society. I created this piece in hopes of inspiring myself as well as other young women of color.
•
•
•
The subject of my digital work wears cornrows with 'laid' edges as her hairstyle; I wanted to combine a traditional hairstyle with a modern element of black hair. Further, the vibrant warm tones were included to inspire women of color to embrace their inner beauty and allow it to shine or glow—if you will—outward (like the eyes and flowers do).
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•
In the near future, I hope justice for women such as Breonna Taylor, Oluwatoyin Salau, and Sandra Bland is fulfilled. I hopefully await a future of equality and justice for all individuals regardless of color, sexuality, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status."

"Hi! My name is Destiny, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a 15 year old Nigerian-American, and I got into digital art 2 months ago (this is my 4th piece). Thank you for viewing my work!"

Instagram: @ukachihuahua.art

By Jillian George

"Come Together is a digital art piece representing unity. Young people have a big impact on the continuation and success of the Black Lives Matter movement! By coming together and using our voices, we can help change!"
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As the President of the IB Club, and as Assistant Drum Major in her high school band, Jillian George has a strive for teaching and leadership. Jillian has tons of school spirit, being involved in her schools Orchestra, Varsity Women’s Wrestling, and Track Team. She is heavily influenced by the works of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and uses her love for graphic design to inform her community about Women Equality in STEAM, Sustainability, and Human rights.

Instagram: jillianxgeorge

By Haille Hughes

"I've always loved the way yellow works with the skin tones of African Americans. It gives them a sort of powerful look, and that's what this is about: giving them their power, their equality, their real freedom, their justice, their safety. That's what we're fighting for, and I feel my artwork amplifies their power, and voice, and just the overall magic and beauty of who they are."

"I'm a 14 year old girl born in Louisiana, raised in Tx. Im going into my sophomore year of high school pursuing art and law. Art is baiscly my life, and with everything going on, it feels good to use it for something good."

Instagram: @_haiart__

By AntiSocial Girl

Instagram: @tree_person_art

By Trisha Beher

"In this digital portrait, the resolve and determination in the eyes of the figure portrayed represents the inherent rights that African Americans deserve. While creating this piece, I was thinking long and hard about the systems in place that have caused the world to reach the place it is in today. I hope that through persistent activism and increased awareness, we are able to attain a more equitable world in the near future."

Trisha Beher is a 16-year old artist, writer, activist, and the founder and CEO of The Art Shine Foundation. She is determined to use her work as the catalyst of inspiration for other creators like her to continue raising awareness and advocating through the arts.

Instagram: @trishabearr

By Connie Liou

"In a time where social media amplifies news and reports from all over the country, I selected a few science I've seen from the news recently surrounding protests for BLM. I wanted to depict the memory of George Floyd, who kick-started this movement of justice for hundreds of African Americans in the country and decades of racial injustice. We can do better, America."

"I am a 19 year old engineer who enjoys doodling in every direction :)"

Instagram: @conwolf.art

By Destiny Ukachukwu

"This piece was made in honour of black women.
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•
•
As a young black woman (Nigerian-American), I often have difficulty with embracing my features and understanding my placement in modern society. I created this piece in hopes of inspiring myself as well as other young women of color.
•
•
•
The subject of my digital work wears cornrows with 'laid' edges as her hairstyle; I wanted to combine a traditional hairstyle with a modern element of black hair. Further, the vibrant warm tones were included to inspire women of color to embrace their inner beauty and allow it to shine or glow—if you will—outward (like the eyes and flowers do).
•
•
•
In the near future, I hope justice for women such as Breonna Taylor, Oluwatoyin Salau, and Sandra Bland is fulfilled. I hopefully await a future of equality and justice for all individuals regardless of color, sexuality, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status."

"Hi! My name is Destiny, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a 15 year old Nigerian-American, and I got into digital art 2 months ago (this is my 4th piece). Thank you for viewing my work!"

Instagram: @ukachihuahua.art

By Jillian George

"Come Together is a digital art piece representing unity. Young people have a big impact on the continuation and success of the Black Lives Matter movement! By coming together and using our voices, we can help change!"
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•
•
As the President of the IB Club, and as Assistant Drum Major in her high school band, Jillian George has a strive for teaching and leadership. Jillian has tons of school spirit, being involved in her schools Orchestra, Varsity Women’s Wrestling, and Track Team. She is heavily influenced by the works of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and uses her love for graphic design to inform her community about Women Equality in STEAM, Sustainability, and Human rights.

Instagram: jillianxgeorge

By Haille Hughes

"I've always loved the way yellow works with the skin tones of African Americans. It gives them a sort of powerful look, and that's what this is about: giving them their power, their equality, their real freedom, their justice, their safety. That's what we're fighting for, and I feel my artwork amplifies their power, and voice, and just the overall magic and beauty of who they are."

"I'm a 14 year old girl born in Louisiana, raised in Tx. Im going into my sophomore year of high school pursuing art and law. Art is baiscly my life, and with everything going on, it feels good to use it for something good."

Instagram: @_haiart__

By AntiSocial Girl

Instagram: @tree_person_art

By Trisha Beher

"In this digital portrait, the resolve and determination in the eyes of the figure portrayed represents the inherent rights that African Americans deserve. While creating this piece, I was thinking long and hard about the systems in place that have caused the world to reach the place it is in today. I hope that through persistent activism and increased awareness, we are able to attain a more equitable world in the near future."

Trisha Beher is a 16-year old artist, writer, activist, and the founder and CEO of The Art Shine Foundation. She is determined to use her work as the catalyst of inspiration for other creators like her to continue raising awareness and advocating through the arts.

Instagram: @trishabearr

By Connie Liou

"In a time where social media amplifies news and reports from all over the country, I selected a few science I've seen from the news recently surrounding protests for BLM. I wanted to depict the memory of George Floyd, who kick-started this movement of justice for hundreds of African Americans in the country and decades of racial injustice. We can do better, America."

"I am a 19 year old engineer who enjoys doodling in every direction :)"

Instagram: @conwolf.art

By Destiny Ukachukwu

"This piece was made in honour of black women.
•
•
•
As a young black woman (Nigerian-American), I often have difficulty with embracing my features and understanding my placement in modern society. I created this piece in hopes of inspiring myself as well as other young women of color.
•
•
•
The subject of my digital work wears cornrows with 'laid' edges as her hairstyle; I wanted to combine a traditional hairstyle with a modern element of black hair. Further, the vibrant warm tones were included to inspire women of color to embrace their inner beauty and allow it to shine or glow—if you will—outward (like the eyes and flowers do).
•
•
•
In the near future, I hope justice for women such as Breonna Taylor, Oluwatoyin Salau, and Sandra Bland is fulfilled. I hopefully await a future of equality and justice for all individuals regardless of color, sexuality, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status."

"Hi! My name is Destiny, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a 15 year old Nigerian-American, and I got into digital art 2 months ago (this is my 4th piece). Thank you for viewing my work!"

Instagram: @ukachihuahua.art

By Jillian George

"Come Together is a digital art piece representing unity. Young people have a big impact on the continuation and success of the Black Lives Matter movement! By coming together and using our voices, we can help change!"
•
•
•
As the President of the IB Club, and as Assistant Drum Major in her high school band, Jillian George has a strive for teaching and leadership. Jillian has tons of school spirit, being involved in her schools Orchestra, Varsity Women’s Wrestling, and Track Team. She is heavily influenced by the works of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and uses her love for graphic design to inform her community about Women Equality in STEAM, Sustainability, and Human rights.

Instagram: jillianxgeorge

By Haille Hughes

"I've always loved the way yellow works with the skin tones of African Americans. It gives them a sort of powerful look, and that's what this is about: giving them their power, their equality, their real freedom, their justice, their safety. That's what we're fighting for, and I feel my artwork amplifies their power, and voice, and just the overall magic and beauty of who they are."

"I'm a 14 year old girl born in Louisiana, raised in Tx. Im going into my sophomore year of high school pursuing art and law. Art is baiscly my life, and with everything going on, it feels good to use it for something good."

Instagram: @_haiart__

By AntiSocial Girl

Instagram: @tree_person_art

By Trisha Beher

"In this digital portrait, the resolve and determination in the eyes of the figure portrayed represents the inherent rights that African Americans deserve. While creating this piece, I was thinking long and hard about the systems in place that have caused the world to reach the place it is in today. I hope that through persistent activism and increased awareness, we are able to attain a more equitable world in the near future."

Trisha Beher is a 16-year old artist, writer, activist, and the founder and CEO of The Art Shine Foundation. She is determined to use her work as the catalyst of inspiration for other creators like her to continue raising awareness and advocating through the arts.

Instagram: @trishabearr

By Connie Liou

"In a time where social media amplifies news and reports from all over the country, I selected a few science I've seen from the news recently surrounding protests for BLM. I wanted to depict the memory of George Floyd, who kick-started this movement of justice for hundreds of African Americans in the country and decades of racial injustice. We can do better, America."

"I am a 19 year old engineer who enjoys doodling in every direction :)"

Instagram: @conwolf.art

By Destiny Ukachukwu

"This piece was made in honour of black women.
•
•
•
As a young black woman (Nigerian-American), I often have difficulty with embracing my features and understanding my placement in modern society. I created this piece in hopes of inspiring myself as well as other young women of color.
•
•
•
The subject of my digital work wears cornrows with 'laid' edges as her hairstyle; I wanted to combine a traditional hairstyle with a modern element of black hair. Further, the vibrant warm tones were included to inspire women of color to embrace their inner beauty and allow it to shine or glow—if you will—outward (like the eyes and flowers do).
•
•
•
In the near future, I hope justice for women such as Breonna Taylor, Oluwatoyin Salau, and Sandra Bland is fulfilled. I hopefully await a future of equality and justice for all individuals regardless of color, sexuality, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status."

"Hi! My name is Destiny, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a 15 year old Nigerian-American, and I got into digital art 2 months ago (this is my 4th piece). Thank you for viewing my work!"

Instagram: @ukachihuahua.art

By Jillian George

"Come Together is a digital art piece representing unity. Young people have a big impact on the continuation and success of the Black Lives Matter movement! By coming together and using our voices, we can help change!"
•
•
•
As the President of the IB Club, and as Assistant Drum Major in her high school band, Jillian George has a strive for teaching and leadership. Jillian has tons of school spirit, being involved in her schools Orchestra, Varsity Women’s Wrestling, and Track Team. She is heavily influenced by the works of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and uses her love for graphic design to inform her community about Women Equality in STEAM, Sustainability, and Human rights.

Instagram: jillianxgeorge

By Selena Cao
Instagram: @shrimpeccable

By Karen Dong
Instagram: @karenkatd

The artist prefers to remain Anonymous

"I’m using cross-stitching as a way to spark conversations within the Climate change and environmental activist movement. Social justice and climate justice are intertwined and I made this to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement."

Instagram: @craftivism4climate

By Minmin

"Stand in solidarity, retaliate against oppression."

Instagram: @miniminberry

By Lilli Feronti

"In a time when the world feels unstable, we rise. As a white person, creating this art was both a privilege and a learning experience. I spent many hours researching victims of police brutality, appropriate ways to discuss race, and how to be an ally with black people affected by racism. I take this opportunity to listen, to learn, and most of all, to fight alongside this community."

Lilli Feronti is a 14 year old artist based in Massachusetts who specializes in painting, drawing, and mixed media. She is a budding activist and a creative soul, and is happiest when knee-deep in a new project. She is always open to adventure, discovery, and new experiences, and is thrilled to have an opportunity to share her work!

Instagram: @lillicc_art