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“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Pablo Picasso . . #RacismIsASickness is proud to be a part of #TeenHealthWeek2021! For this weeklong initiative, we commissioned Atlanta-based visual artist @__CRSNT____ to create an original flyer entitled #ShareTheLoveForTHW, to encourage teens and young adults to stay safe, to keep showing up in their truth and authenticity, to keep building bridges across differences, and to keep fighting for a better world. . . We also believe that teens and young adults should be encouraged to BE CREATIVE, even in the midst of a pandemic!! The science is clear: Being creative - can increase positive emotions, lessen depressive symptoms, reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and even improve immune system functioning. It can help teens be better problem solvers and make better choices for themselves. . . So, for #TeenHealthWeek, which runs from April 5 - 11, 2021, we are issuing a call to action to the Philadelphia arts community to help and support teens who want to take charge of their health, happiness and well-being. . . First, let’s start by showing them our love and support (in safe, appropriate and socially distanced ways, of course). . . Next, encourage the teens and young adults in our lives to (safely) pursue a hobby, a creative project or pursuit such as writing, acting, drawing, or dancing. What they create doesn’t have to be perfect, it just needs to get their creative juices flowing. It’s good for their brains and even better for their self-esteem. . . Finally, for those of us who have the means to do so, find a way to financially support the creative endeavors of a talented teen or young adult - there are so many ways big and small to do so, but find a way to make it happen! . . We invite you to follow TEEN HEALTH WEEK ℠ (@teenhealthweek) on Instagram for information on teen health related issues and events! . . More to come, so stay tuned! https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbKYakDplh/?igshid=13x84jdp1t2zd

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ART IS ESSENTIAL supports local artists who are interested in re-imagining community-based public art in Philadelphia. . . On March 1, 2021, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), through PRA’s Fund for Art and Civic Engagement, and support from the Knight Foundation, announced the first cohort of ART IS ESSENTIAL grantees. . . PHDC has selected 45 artists to receive awards of $1,000 each. All artist​s from this group are eligible to further develop their ideas for additional funding in Round 2: IMPACT. . . I am very excited to be a part of this cohort of Philadelphia creatives. Check out my idea at https://artisessentialphl.com/awardees/tieshka-k-smith/ (link in my bio) . . #artisessentialphl #familyreunions #philadelphiaphotography #knightfoundation #PHDC https://www.instagram.com/p/CMC5eLwH-uI/?igshid=assuna4rnkk4

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"My mother and father taught me about black excellence and dynasty. They experienced racism personally, and when something like that happens to you and not around you, you develop a different perception than someone who has never experienced racism a day in their lives." - Lizzo . . Throughout Black History Month, we will feature daily posts comprised of images of BIPOC celebrities wearing masks, captioned with quotes attributed to them, that speak to the power of healing, resilience and courage in the face of racism or other forms of adversity. We invite you to follow along and if you have ideas of celebrities you'd like to see here (or even want to see your own image posted), please send them along! . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #wearadamnmask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #inspiration #maskup #blackexcellence #blackhistorymonth #black365 #listentoblackwomen #blacklivesmatter #lizzoquotes #lizzo https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFH0IhnTDI/?igshid=1krvpx3gyyeba

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“In fact, I think I can deal effectively with the world precisely because I am a black woman who is so comfortable in my black-womanness. I know what I can accomplish. And anything I have accomplished, I did so not in spite of being a black woman, but because I am a black woman.” ― Gabrielle Union, We're Going to Need More Wine. . . "Justice will not be served until those unaffected are as outraged as those who are!!!!!!!!!!" - Dwyane Wade, via Twitter . . Throughout Black History Month, we will feature daily posts comprised of images of BIPOC celebrities wearing masks, captioned with quotes attributed to them, that speak to the power of healing, resilience and courage in the face of racism or other forms of adversity. We invite you to follow along and if you have ideas of celebrities you'd like to see here (or even want to see your own image posted), please send them along! . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #wearadamnmask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #inspiration #gabrielleunion #dwyanewade #blackhistorymonth #black365 #listentoblackwomen #listentoblackmen #georgefloyd #blacklivesmatter https://www.instagram.com/p/CLCKbirLLJU/?igshid=10yhmr9vv6wr7

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"Black history is part of American history, and it should be treated as such." - Janelle Monae . . Throughout Black History Month, we will feature daily posts comprised of images of BIPOC celebrities wearing masks, captioned with quotes attributed to them, that speak to the power of healing, resilience and courage in the face of racism or other forms of adversity. We invite you to follow along and if you have ideas (or even want to see your image posted here), please send them along! . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #wearadamnmask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #inspiration #janellemonae #blackhistorymonth #black365 #listentoblackwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CK_lsFOjulB/?igshid=ke8xe71bjuwi

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"I never saw a little African-American girl saving the world. So to be able to be that for not only myself but girls who look like me is really important and inspiring. Unfortunately, we don't see ourselves saving the world a lot, and if we do see any type of superhero, that person usually has superpowers." - Storm Reid . . Throughout Black History Month, we will feature daily posts comprised of images of BIPOC celebrities wearing masks, captioned with quotes attributed to them, that speak to the power of healing, resilience and courage in the face of racism or other forms of adversity. We invite you to follow along and if you have ideas (or even want to see your image posted here), please send them along! . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #wearadamnmask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #inspriation #stormreid #blackhistorymonth #black365 #listentoblackwomen #savingtheworld #superpowers https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9VCSantWz/?igshid=102mbinwufk05

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"As long as anyone anywhere is being made to feel less human, our definition of humanity is at stake, and we are all vulnerable." - Kerry Washington . Throughout Black History Month, we will feature daily posts comprised of images of BIPOC celebrities wearing masks, captioned with quotes attributed to them, that speak to the power of healing, resilience and courage in the face of racism or other forms of adversity. We invite you to follow along and if you have ideas, please send them along! . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #wearadamnmask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #hate #love #kerrywashington #blackhistorymonth #black365 #listentoblackwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CK6cHc5n1-8/?igshid=1k191jeuq37wa

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"Well, the day I stop fighting for equality and for people who look like you and me, will be the day I'm in my grave." - Serena Williams . Throughout Black History Month, we will feature daily posts comprised of images of BIPOC wearing masks, captioned with quotes that speak to the power of healing, resilience and courage in the face of racism or other forms of adversity. We invite you to follow along and if you have ideas, please send them along! . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #wearadamnmask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #hate #love #serenawilliams #blackhistorymonth #black365 #listentoblackwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CK33SB0H_Du/?igshid=1r6lm3k3sdy18

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"If we stick together, there's so much we can accomplish, because no matter the struggle, as long as you've got somebody, you can make it." - Jennifer Hudson . Throughout Black History Month, we will feature daily posts comprised of images of BIPOC celebrities wearing masks, captioned with quotes attributed to them, that speak to the power of healing, resilience and courage in the face of racism or other forms of adversity. We invite you to follow along and if you have ideas, please send them along! . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #wearadamnmask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #hate #love #jenniferhudson #blackhistorymonth #black365 #listentoblackwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CK1SegJHXYb/?igshid=1bqwl5gsrqq5e

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"“All you really need to do is shift people just a tiny bit for change to happen. It doesn’t have to be huge and humongous.” — Viola Davis . . Throughout Black History Month, we will source and feature daily posts of BIPOC celebrities wearing masks, along with quotes attributed to them, that speak to the power of healing, resilience and courage in the face of racism or other forms of adversity. We invite you to follow along! . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #wearadamnmask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #hate #love #violadavis #blackhistorymonth #black365 #listentoblackwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CKytn_RFnSo/?igshid=sibu3m11gr3c

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Did you catch Part One of “How Far Can A Needle Carry You: Quiltmaking For Social Change” with Betty Leacraft (@bettyleacraft), Dindga McCannon (@dindga) and Beth Mount (@graphicfutures) back in December of 2020? . . Well, we had such a blast hearing from them, and got such a positive response from everyone who attended, that we’re gonna get the ladies back together for PART TWO on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm ET!!! . . SPACE IS LIMITED, SO YOU DEFINITELY WANT REGISTER TODAY USING THE LINK IN MY BIO . . This event is hosted by @networksfortraining and curated by @iamtieshkasmith . . #artforsocialchange #artforsocialjustice #artforsocialimpact #womenartists #quilting #artquilts #bethmount #bettyleacraft #dindgamccannon #philadelphiaartists #nycartists #fiberart #textileart #inclusion #diversity #howfarcananeedlecarryyou #quiltmaking #quilting #storyquilts #artquilts #piecequilts #quiltstagram #quiltsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CKu_nDrr3h_/?igshid=xa71mnt4ppbx

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“Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They’re what make the instrument stretch, what make you go beyond the norm.” — Cicely Tyson . . Honoring the legacy of an American icon today :: she was an award-winning film, television and theater artist, model and muse for the ages :: she was not content with being put in a box :: she rejected racial stereotypes and instead took artistic risks at great cost :: she fully understood that representation mattered :: Rest in Power 👑 🌟 Cicely Tyson 🌟 👑 . . Slide 1: Cicely Tyson at the 41st NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA. 02-26-10 . . Slide 2: Cicely Tyson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, CA . . Slide 3: Cicely Tyson quote https://www.instagram.com/p/CKof7AZrki6/?igshid=1ju8xa94n7gqj

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"Keep calm and don't hate on me." . . The sickness was hate. The antidote is love. This is 2021. Which do you choose? . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #hate #love #dogsoffacebook #dogsofinstagram #dogsofFB #dogsofIG https://www.instagram.com/p/CKoadCvnsps/?igshid=1guv5o6du7zys

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"Anger is a sign that something needs to change." - Mark Epstein . . The sickness was (misplaced) anger and rage. The antidote is enlightened action that drives social change. This is 2021. Which do you choose? . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #misplacedanger #rage #action #artandactivism #socialchange #markepstein https://www.instagram.com/p/CKl1vnMFOyt/?igshid=18jnlgruavqfx

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"Willful ignorance never makes the conflict disappear; it only gives it a chance to grow." - Debadrita Paul . . The sickness was willful ignorance, blatant avoidance and disregard. The antidote is knowledge, education and enlightenment. This is 2021. Which do you choose? . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #willfulignorance #disregard #avoidance #education #knowledge #enlightenment #debadritapaul https://www.instagram.com/p/CKjQ5xanwCo/?igshid=2ani6lxqzsx3

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"Suspicion is the cancer of friendship." - Petrarch . . The sickness was suspicion and distrust. The antidote is truth and faith. This is 2021. Which do you choose? . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #suspicion #trustblackwomen #faith #trust #petrarch https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgsKKArknX/?igshid=bqdtgqiyrge0

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"The thing about stereotyping is it's usually just throwing rocks into a crowd hoping to hit someone who deserves it." - Criss Jami . . The sickness was stereotyping. The antidote is fearlessly embracing our differences, originality and individuality. This is 2021. Which do you choose? . . #RacismIsASickness is a portrait project featuring 14 Philadelphians who were interviewed and photographed by @iamtieshkasmith over a six week period during the summer of 2015. The goal was to create a visual depiction of the struggles we all have with American racism. . #RacismIsASickness evolved into a community engagement project and an art installation that traveled to three venues (@west_philly_art_church :: @ccplibrary :: #philadelphiaethicalsociety) in 2016. Learn more about the project at racismisasickness.com. . . . #racismisasickness #healracism #healracismUSA #healinjustice #voicesofracialhealing #confrontinginjustice #wearamask #antiracism #artandactivism #portraitproject #stereotyping #embracingourdifferences #individuality #originality https://www.instagram.com/p/CKeHQ90np-R/?igshid=4szn86906hg1