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Painters, poets, musicians, crochet and culinary artists all came out to share their talents in this laid back community setting. Around 70 people came out including three extremely talented artists and designers, Andre Johnson, Siraj and Rico Young who were out of state but still shared their work via satellite.

Oakland Post article Nov 12-18

Satellite Artists

By Siraj in Oakland, CA Contact: siraj6449@gmail.com

By Rico Young in Oklahoma City, OK Contact: rico_yng@yahoo.com

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My late cousin Keonna. We miss you.

This show was a fundraiser for the Pro Arts Gallery in Oakland. It was necessary to provide much needed funds for their many community outreaching efforts. The painting that I donated was a portrait of my amazing cousin Keonna. It is entitled “Keonna Angel.” Keonna passed away two years ago at the tender age of 25. We were the same age and I have never feared a birthday since. She had the strength of a million women (and men) and she led an amazing life full of unconditional love for her 4 siblings and son she raised 10 years out of her life and the strength to take it on alone if necessary. You don’t meet many 15 year olds willing or able to do so. She was smart and her life provides a lesson on what unconditional love really is, what self-sacrifice really is. She gave up so much that it was time for God to bring His angel home.
We miss you Keonna.

This was my way of sharing her story, her legacy with as many people as I could. Someone purchased it and I must say the moment was bitter sweet. In the end it was sweet because many more could learn the lesson who would may not have. On her arm I summarize who she was and I hope and pray that it leaves it’s mark in someone’s mind.

Read the entire article published by the SF Chronicle here.

At a protest rally marking the first day of the Nigeria vs. Chevron trial in San Francisco, CA