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Black History Month Pins 2021

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS

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MAKEBA “JUSTKEEBS” RAINEY

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BIO:

Makeba “KEEBS” Rainey is a Harlem native inspired by her community and fellow emerging visual and performance artists. She is the founder of Black Capital Coalition (BCC), which promotes both visual and performance artists from Harlem through creative collaborations between artists, businesses, and cultural institutions. BCC directs attention to young Harlem artists by teaming up with other young creatives; videographers, musicians, performing artists, and writers; to merge audiences and increase their collective fan base.

 

Instagram: @justkeebs

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DONTE NEAL

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BIO:

Donte Neal is a multi-disciplinary artist and culture fanatic. As a self-taught graphic designer, illustrator, animator, and fine artist, he discovers and learns by experimenting with the distilled elements of hip-hop and projecting them in unexpected places.

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DJ UNDERDOG

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BIO:

DJ, graphic design teacher in District of Columbia Public Schools, and community-maker DJ Underdog is an artist, educator, and weaver of sounds, visual art, cultures, and communities. Born in Panama, Underdog moved to DC at age seven with his mother and has since set down strong roots and been instrumental in shaping the landscape of the subculture of the Nation’s Capital and beyond.

 

Instagram:@underdogthedj

This project was made possible through a collaboration between MoCADA and Stella Arois.

 

               

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