We Shall Overcome

This poster was created in collaboration with the Pick Posters project, inviting black creatives worldwide to design a poster representing a black empowerment phrase. My phrase was "We Shall Overcome."

While deep diving into the history of the phrase “We Shall Overcome,” I discovered “Unite,” a screenprint by Barbara Jones-Hogu. Barbara Jones was a founding member of AfriCOBRA (African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists), a Chicago-based organization of black artists started in 1968. The collective believed making and distributing art was a radical act. The typography and striking pose of the raised fists inspire a call to action and celebrate the power of community. It felt reminiscent of the Women’s March in 2017 when women rallied in the name of gender and pay equality, LGBT and civil rights, affordable healthcare, and reproductive freedoms. I wanted to create this poster to encourage everyone to work towards these same goals, whether by donating to a GoFundMe or sharing verified information online, to continue producing the change we want to see.

Read the rest of my interview here.