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  • The state of the creative industry from a Black perspective

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    October 16, 2023
    Opinions
    African Americans, aikonicgraphics, artist, artwork, Black Culture, black women, blackart, contentcreator, creative, designer, entrepreneur, fineart, smallbusiness, solopreneur
    The state of the creative industry from a Black perspective

    I will explore how the creative industry has and hasn’t changed since the Black Lives Matter in 2020. One thing I would like for you to know that this is my personal opinion and other people may have a different opinion or perspective about the creative industry. There is no denying that we are living…

  • My Skin Is Brown & They Still Hate It

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    March 24, 2023
    Poetry
    African Americans, Black Culture, Black People, black women, Brown skin, discrimination, Poetry, racism, Unapologetically
    My Skin Is Brown & They Still Hate It

    Think about it.The reason racism exists is because we actually matter. I mean,We’re hated because of our…Skin colorBeautyIntelligenceExistence This skin has a costAnd it’s greatThey want what we haveBut when it’s time to payYou all run scared Our skin is brownAnd no wonder why they fear us My skin is brownThis causes us to be…

  • I’m Not Black Only In February.

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    January 30, 2023
    Opinions
    African Americans, Black Culture, Black History, Black History Month, Black People, Unapologetically
    I’m Not Black Only In February.

    The 1 thing everyone in society needs to remember. I’m black everyday, 365 days. I’m not black because someone says I am. Im not black because it’s stated on a t-shirt. I’m not black because it’s February. I’m not black because of several hashtags often used most in certain times: #blackownedbusiness #28daysofblackcosplay #blackartist #blackgraphicdesigner #blackhistorymonth…

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