(I’m not entirely sure if I’m getting the right idea about this ‘Blackout’ thing that’s suddenly going on with Tumblr, but it’s awesome seeing people wanting to support the race!

Haha, coincidentally enough, I made a comment earlier today about how I was really self conscious about myself when I first started posting my art online because of my race. That, if I started posting stuff online and folks wanted to know a bit about me, the mere mention of me being black could drive away some interest in what I create.

I still don’t know why exactly I had that kind of mindset when it came to me and my art, other than maybe being exposed to a lot of advertisements/commercials that revolved around art/creative careers (except with dance and even singing) almost never showing people of my race. For some time, I actually thought it was abnormal for me to want to be an artist.

But being in a few fandoms/communities made me realize how silly that was, and seeing other minorities welcomed and accepted got me out of that self-conscious state. It’s a nice feeling to feel welcome in a place, a bit more so when a lot of it’s members are the majority while you’re a minority.

Thank you guys! (And shoutout to not only other African Americans, but other minorities in general! Celebrate who you are constantly! <3) )