"After a few months of research, I decided that I should start my own blog. (I am still at a loss for where I got the confidence to do so, but I am forever grateful to the version of myself that said yes. Yes to learning more about Black art. Yes to making the things that I knew I needed to see in the world)" (Pg. 20-21). This quote brought me back to a time in my life where I was really into my writing. I made both a social media page and a blog for my poetry. However, I got easily discouraged because I felt it wasn't getting the recognition it deserved. I had this preconception that if something didn't get recognition, that just meant it wasn't any good. I didn't keep at it because I thought there was no point if it wasn't getting anywhere. But reading Drew's story of her creating her blog on Black artists, and now she's working alongside them, pushes me away from that idea. As an artist, you never know who's watching, so you should just stay consistent with your craft. Give it time.
"I knew I was changing at the Met, but I knew in my heart that all of that effort could be better utilized at a grassroots level" (pg.58). This quote was another that caught my attention because if there's one thing that I adore, it's when talent recognizes talent. Drew became aware that she was at a place that no longer served her. Additionally, she also didn't feel comfortable at the Met because there was no space for diversity or minorities. It was time to move on and do her own thing and open new doors.
During spring break, I visited Mana Contemporary for the first time, went to a planetarium, and the Museum of Natural History. I also celebrated one of my friends' 21st birthdays, that was a really good time for all of us. Overall it was a good break, it was needed. :')
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