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“I AM” Series Part 2: MLK of Service
Norris ‘Elevated Thinkin’ Finley and Amelia Gibbon hosted
part two of the I AM series January 20 at the Collingwood
Arts Center.
During part one, the adults discussed the complicated issue
of the image of black women and how it has reached its
current state.
Part two focused on youth and how our decisions as adults to
support these negative images impact them. The event’s
dialog centered around
questions such as: How the negative image of black women in
music, pop culture and the media influences and affects our
youth? How are the adults contributing to the negative
portrayal of black women in music, pop culture and the
media?
What is the impact of fathers
on their daughters.
The "I AM" series is a number of forums
that were birthed from the "I AM" video created by Toledo's
own neo-soul group IndiSoul REY (www.indisoulrey.com).
I AM is a tribute to
black women, letting them know that they are beautiful in
the state in which they were naturally created.
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