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Black Liberation Space in Iowa City Sparks Arts and Autonomy
In 2020 in downtown Iowa City a temporary Black Liberation Space offered art, sewing, and photography for Black Indigenous and Brown artists amid the pandemic and racial unrest. Co founder Andrew Wright recalls it as a rest haven fostering autonomy camaraderie and healing as artists like Reneshia Robichaux found safety and belonging through shared work. The new documentary brings attention to this brief but transformative project and its impact on a small, diverse creative community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owa City
Iowa City
Andrew Wright
Black Liberation Space
George Floyd
Wright
Reneshia Robichaux
Louisiana
University of Iowa
New Orleans
Robichaux
Andre Wright
Humanize My Hoodie
Myron Brewer
MERGE
Brewer
Chicago
Warner Music
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Gordon Thomas