Black women are discriminated against throughout their lives. Our skin, hairstyles, nails, jewelry and other aspects of our appearance is viewed as unprofessional. In order to fit into the corporate world we must straighten our hair, refrain from wearing big jewelry, or makeup that “does not look right Black girls”. Death to Assimilation will showcase Black women with tattoos, locs, afros, piercings, etc., in an alternative professional setting.
We will use this space to execute the project in full scale. It would be extremely helpful to gain access to this space since we are funding the project completely out of pocket. As the photographer and creative director, I am responsible for securing the space.
Peerspace is on a mission to bring people together. We believe it is impossible to achieve that goal unless we also fight for equality and access to resources in the communities we serve.
Having a space to gather, create, and exchange ideas is an important part of any movement. In order to magnify voices that are often quieted, Peerspace will sponsor venues for people who challenge prejudice and fight for social justice and equality.
Each quarter, we will sponsor space for three projects that are relevant to our community. These projects can range from fundraisers and educational initiatives to art exhibits and photo series.
