Spring of 2015, the weekend of Freddie Grays murder, I was arrested for walking through a park, past dark that was less than a 30 sec walk from my house. I spent a night in jail among twenty other Black and Latin x men, amid the system I knew was at play my entire life. In a matter of minutes, all of the hard work I’ve done to defeat all odds was reduced to nothing. I created Thug to actively dismantle the harmful stereotypes and micro aggressions placed against black men. Thug is a film that exposes America’s disruptive definition of black masculinity and revolutionizes it. We’re not a monolith. Black masculinity can be vulnerable, tender, emotionally flexible and most of all human!
I will use the space to shoot future installations of my film.
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.
