"We always hear about white privilege, but what about brown privilege?" It's a concept that IFC16 & 17 alumna Nancy Méndez-Booth unpacks in her newest piece. Many of you saw her perform the monologue for the first time at Bloom In Full Color in March. After being laid off from her corporate job, La Nancy goes through a period of soul searching and career drifting, during which she discovers the humiliation -- and privilege -- of being brown. You can now see video of "Brown Privilege" as well as several other performances from the fundraiser on YouTube! Other performances include "I Forgive You" by Liliane Wolf, In the monologue, she confronts casual racism, immigration issues, white indiffer
Inspired Artist Movement, an organization that aims to "recognize the power in our collective voice to educate, empower and inspire," highlights Thinking In Full Color founder Summer Dawn Reyes in their special spotlight on women artists and activists. IAM sat down with Summer and asked her about what inspired her to start TIFC and what keeps her going as a fearless female leader. They also highlight Namibia Tagrit Donadio Mejia of Artis Love and Action and Ashley Jacklyn of Jacklyn Lune Photography. Check out the video below!
