Celebrating Black Art: Melissa Hunter Davis on Creativity, Community, and Representation
Melissa Hunter Davis is the founder and publisher of Sugarcane magazine, a digital and print platform dedicated to showcasing and celebrating global black art and culture. She is known for her work in archiving black art and culture and providing a platform for artists to share their stories.
Melissa shares her journey in the creative industry and her passion for showcasing and celebrating global black art and culture. She discusses the lack of representation of black artists in mainstream education and the importance of creating a platform to highlight their work. Melissa also emphasizes the value of quality content over numbers and the need for funders to shift their focus from hard numbers to community engagement.
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Join us as we dive into the creative journey of Melissa Hunter Davis, founder of Sugarcane magazine, and explore the power of black art and culture.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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