this is darnell moore
Writer, Activist, and Art Collector.
Darnell is a writer whose words have appeared in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, and other outlets. His is the author of No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black & Free in America.
darnell’s self care routine:
“Hideaway. Therapy. Prayer/Meditation. Spending time with my loved ones. Laughing.”
on his love for his craft:
"The late Amiri Baraka reminded me that the role of the artist is to create beauty and truth into a world where ugliness and lies often prevails. My work is a response to that call.”
on what he has learned:
"Hmmm....that I am not superman haha. That is okay to say ‘no’ and set boundaries. Besides that, I've learned about the importance of provenance when assessing archival works thanks to my lil bro Tyler Campbell. "
on what community looks like:
"Collective care, covering, accountability, smiles and mutual respect in an environment of safety. "
on his influences:
"My sense of collective care, my faith in the power of family and friendship and community, and my ability to dream and create is a result of my late grandfather's (George Lewis) example."
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