#afro indigenous

RESIST antiblackness

REVOLT against empire

REMATRIATE the land

This Juneteenth I wanted to explore what African-American liberation would look like on Turtle Island beyond reparations. I took inspiration from my Gullah-Geechee ancestors who maintained their indigenous African lifeways and culture in the face of chattel slavery and cultural genocide.

This painting includes a character of mine who I lovingly refer to as Sister Liberation. She represents a continuum of Black women’s militant resistance against misogynoir and colonialism outside of motherhood. I call her Sister Liberation because she “ain’t nobody’s mama”.

Pictured here is Sister Liberation adorned with cowrie shell jewelry and her signature rifle (adorned with the Akan Adinkra symbols for justice, freedom, and wisdom from the past). In her left hand, she holds stalks of wild rice. In front of her, a Gullah-Geechee sweetgrass basket is adorned with Aya, the Adinkra symbol for survival and endurance. The basket is filled with indigo leaves and okra.

Inspired by @creatingblackcharacters post here, here's a list of Black creators to check out and support this month & beyond, as well as places you can support them:

@rockybloo(creator of the webcomics "Beanstalked" and "Glitter and Guilt"): I've been following them across many social media sites, beginning on Deviantart in 2018-ish, on Twitter, Tumblr and Bluesky. I have seen their work grow and flourish over the years, becoming more self-indulgent with their characters and stories, and their care and devotion for both of that shines through in their art. Their work has really inspired me as I've seen them grow as a creator through their art. Go support them through their Patreon & Ko-fi!

@btrcp(creator of the webcomic "UM"): I came across their work around 2020/2021, and have enjoyed witnessing their creative process and expressing their opinions regarding storytelling, philosophy, and a variety of other subjects. Go support them through Patreon, follow them on Twitch where they stream their work, and pick up a copy of UM: Volume 1!

@simplynovology(creator of #IndigeNovember): an amazing artist & character designer, showcasing much variety and range within their original artwork and fan creations. I'm so lucky to have first commissioned them years ago and see all the little details and things they put into their art, which makes it so uniquely theirs. Check out his Commission page and other links, and check out this link for ways to assist them financially.

@theawesomeadventurer(creator of @cryptidzdotorg): A multifaceted artist and crafter who has made many wonderful things, from paintings to jewelry, T-shirts to music. I am grateful to have gotten to have known them through their creativity and vibrancy, seieng how they move within the world as an artist and a person. Go check out their store at cryptidz.org and their linktree for more info!

@genkibutch(illustrator & fan artist): a bright and talented artist whose specialties are vivid colors, painterly rendering, and a semi realistic art style. I am blessed to consider them my creative peer and mutual; from their innovative redesigns of popular characters to their in-depth analyses of Mitski lyrics, it's been so incredible to see what they're working on and how they want to continue improving as an artist. Check out their carrd and follow them on Bluesky!

Also~

Shoutout to Micah(known as @/micah_ers on Instagram), creator of the comic "Dark Zone" on Webtoon, as well as the animated shorts "Can I Please Have A Waffle" and "Coulda Dropped My Croissant"!

Their work fits within speculative fiction, mainly science fiction and fantasy, primarily centering Black characters within the setting of Earth and the fictional planet of Danyella(the aliens are unmistakably Black coded)

Micah recently created a Patreon page where they post behind-the-scenes work connected to the world of DZ and other projects they're working on; go on & check it out!!

I'm so lucky to have witnessed the beauty, talent, passion and ingenuity of all these wonderful people I listed here!

Go check out these amazing artists, follow them, and support them year-round, not just in February!!

Happy Black History Month y'all!

Afro-Indigenous and Black Native peoples navigate a complex landscape of identity, often facing erasure, colorism, and anti-Blackness within Indigenous spaces—all shaped by deep historical, cultural, and political forces.

To support deeper understanding, we’ve developed a resource that explores terminology and concepts commonly used to describe the identities of — and issues facing — our Black Native and Afro-Indigenous relatives.⁠

Language matters. It carries history, power, and responsibility. Because Indigenous identities are living, nuanced, and ever-evolving, this guide is a starting point — not a final word. We welcome reflection, dialogue, and continued learning as these conversations grow.

#BlackHistoryMonth #AfroIndigenous #BlackNative

​There is an infinite beauty in our complexity, and I love every single version of us.

​I love the "ghetto" Black women—the ones who are loud, proud, and take up space with their joy and their hustle. I love the sassy, confident ones who never back down and the ones who own their sexuality and queerness without apology.

​I love the "weird" Black women—the alt girls, the nerds, and the ones carving out their own subcultures. I love the ones who dress differently, think differently, and refuse to fit into a box.

​I love the women navigating mental illness, those who are struggling, and those who use drugs or alcohol as they please—those living raw, unfiltered lives without asking for permission.

​I love the rhythm of our AAVE and the way we speak our truth, whether we’re being nurturing and kind or sharp and blunt. I love the shy ones and the activists; the women rooted in faith and the ones still wandering, searching for who they are meant to be.

Happy Pride month to the Black Asexuals

Happy Pride Month to the Black Caribbean Asexuals

Happy Pride Month to the Black African Asexuals

Happy Pride Month to the Afro Latino Asexuals

Happy Pride Month to the Black American Asexuals

Happy Pride Month to the Louisiana Afro-Creole Asexuals

Happy Pride Month to the Gullah Geechee Asexuals

Happy Pride Month to the Tidewater Creole Asexuals

Happy Pride Month to the Afro Indigenous Asexuals