“As a Black woman, I can grow absolutely anywhere,” Aiyanna explains. “I can adapt to any storm, any weather, any changes. In the Black community, that’s something that we’re really good at.”
So when Aiyanna, 25, was asked to contribute the first L in a Black Lives Matter mural made by a group of artists in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, she knew her letter would include a flower person.
Conveying Black empowerment and authentic Black experiences has always been a significant part of Dakotah’s work. Dakotah describes herself as “gracefully radical” and hopes to change mindsets and uplift Black people through art that is powerful yet elegant.
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It’s unclear what actions have been taken in response to Dakota’s art
