CoNimby Magazine

CoNimby Vol. 2, no.1 March 2019

Art + Culture

“Diversity” “Fashion” “History” “Passion”

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe.

Our mission is to reveal stories of freedom’s heroes, from the era of the Underground Railroad to contemporary times, challenging and inspiring everyone to take courageous steps of freedom today.

Join us for our Freedom 55 Programming Series throughout 2019 as we commemorate the 55th anniversary of Freedom Summer. Programming includes lectures, panel discussions, book signings, film screenings, musical performances and more.

Freedom Summer was a 1964 voter registration drive also known as the Mississippi Summer Project. The goal was to end the prevailing discriminatory and segregated voting system through increased voter registration of African Americans. In preparation, hundreds of student volunteers gathered for two, one-week orientation sessions from June 14 to June 27, 1964 at Western College for Women (present day Miami University) in Oxford, OH. For more information, visit freedomcenter.org.

Welcome to CoNimby Arts &

Culture Vol 2. no.1 magazine.

My name is Aaryn Barnes; I’m an entrepreneur who has a passion for art and culture. Studying Communication Arts at Wilmington College and Audio Video Production all while minoring business management attending Cincinnati State. I began to learn I had a niche for various forms of art and business. Realizing this I decided to combine the two and go into business for myself, I currently am a part owner of a family owned restaurant (Mama K’s) signature sauce, dry rub (Rose Cartier) and owner of a phoFacebook: tography company (Lacy Blue), Golden Goddess brand consulting company Instagram: (Golden Goddess) and also your Ghoddess_life guest publisher. Today we will Twitter: take a journey through history GLDN_GHODDESS and discover what it means to have culture presented through Email: GOLDNGHODDESS@GMAIL. art. If you ever been in love with art or culture, I’d like to think COM you’ve felt the passion it takes to create something. The pioneers who helped bring the magazine, to life, where able to capture “I truly believe that we all have a painter inside of such passion, dedication, creus, who draws lines so beautiful we could never ativity, desire amongst other forget them” things just to see their vision.

Joshua stots & Antonio Freeman, are dreamers as well as realist. Realizing this in a world of constant challenges, pressure and stress. One must have a place of refuge or a hideaway to recover and rejuvenate to find peace.

As a kid Josh enjoyed the precious moments after school. Having the house to himself, free from stress the more he would grow to appreciate those moments of solace and peace even more as an adult.

The Two believe there is an art to relaxation and expressed their art of relaxation through cooking and concocting. If it isn’t food their cooking for sweet indulgences their whipping up something pleasing for the mind, body and spirit. Whether it is a soothing face mask to ease the mind or a delicious meal to feed the soul. It’s those moments where “Peace on Earth” is achieved.

The dreamers inside of Gloasis wish and believe everyone should experience those special moments of peace and solace.

“I believe if everyone had more moments of peace, solace and their own hideaway. The world may have peace on earth.

-Joshua Stots “Creating self-sufficiency and finding peace in that, Is what I live by” -Antonio Freeman

Content Underground Rail road Center Pg: Cover -2

Editors Bio Pg: 3

Gloasis Pg: 4-5

Poetry Through Time Pg: 8-9 The Edgy Project Pg: 10-11 Po Politickin Pg: 12-23 Captivated Impressions Pg: 24-33 Hands Down Apperal Pg: 34-39

Features Nasir Mitchem History Tribute Pg: 40-50

Elizabeth Taylor Pg: 51-61

Lavish Vixens Pg: 62-70 Ellen Pg: 71-73

Donny Gills Pg: 74 -75 TwentyOne30 Pg: 76-77 Poetry Readings Pg: 78-79 CoNimby Pg: 80- Back Cover

Art and culture

As I look into the mirror, What do i see?

I see a beautiful black Queen staring at me.

From the top of my head to the soul of my of my feet I AM ART A- adorable amazing awesome ambitious R- responsible respectful resourceful reliable T- trustworthy truthful thank full terrific My culture is my true beauty “ my black is beautiful” from the texture of my hair, to the colors that I wear. No need for nothing fancy, My black is beautiful.

From the way that I talk, to the way that walk, my block is beautiful.

I am compassionate In my thoughts Smart in my head My love for God, my loyalty, my honestly is my beauty. My black is beautiful.

I am a Mother Heaven Devonte and Dontai my black is beautiful.

I’m a strong individual, who never give up My black is beautiful.

-Krystal Davvis

Is this the home of the brave or the land of the

slaves? We went to war for our mother and still you produced our pains. You took away our fathers, then mode our young man insane. In the streets we feel free, all we wanted was change for better days we may see them 40 acres ain’t come. You tried to build us as scare crows and brainwash our seeds in this world of the brace homelessness hasn’t seized. As the richer get rich and the poor stay poor we all want things to be different. Is this the land of the free or a home for the wicked? Nobody sees what I see, I guess our viewpoints are distant...

-Tony B

Born of nothingness I a sing transcendental vibra-

tion in space tracing through the vacuum less lobes of this ether like nerve impulses through my giride A single protein created within a void As an electron relevated inner orbitals touch, this was the inception of an atomic oxygen breath arose this breath marked a moment time a dimension time liquefied and breath became air Pulsating liquefied in time bread into the brim of this void as he married oxygen and oxygen married hydrogen this covalent existential bonds dissolving into time into space. Life was born Chaos was born, Life is Love Love is Chaos love is within me I can’t contain this chaos this nothingness disintegrates to you and you and you for I am me and you are me.

-Prettie Shastri

When you think of culture what do you think about? Maybe a sacrifice, maybe a tradition that one is thinking about doing and claiming it a “Culture”. How about unity all the art and materials to make you and me. It means my black showing up above those who said I would never rose. It means one. That one thing we share rather we see it or not. It’s finding ourselves in our inner soul to see how we were mold. They maybe a difference between you and I, we and them but one thing we can always claim at the end of the day is our culture.

-Bless

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yourself, it should be used to enhance your natural beauty” -Kira Carl Instagram @theedgyproject

The Edgy Project Enhancing natural beauty is foremost in the minds of makeup artist Cina Saheem and Taylor Barnett.

Makeup artists with more than 8 years’ experience in the areas of fashion, creative, makeup education, product consultations, celebrities, weddings, and special events. Cina and Taylor have learned overtime from their clients one universal rule: women want to look fresh, flawless and beautiful. It’s this principle that drives a signature style that is feminine and natural, yet in keeping with modern style inspiration drawn from their many creative sources.

Cina’s vast experience, combined with training by Paul Mitchell school of Sherman oaks (California), Aveda Azure Salon of Santa Monica (California), and freelance celebrity makeup artist in California all while certified by Lancome. As Taylor’s vast experience, combined with training by Paul Mitchell, certified in Anastasia of Beverly Hills, Smash Box, Dermablend, Philosophy, Strivectin and freelance makeup. This dynamic duo, sees to it their clients transform into their best selves. Book your corporate or private lessons to achieve flawless makeup at home, or let them prepare you for your big day.

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ounded in 2008, by Chris “Po” Porter, Po Politickin is a “hip hop meets psychology brand,” designed to give talented artists more exposure. Po Politickin accomplishes this through a global presence, which includes an online radio show, blog, and an online mix tape series. Focused on helping artists, no profits, authors, and others reach the masses, it’s a home for everything worth being discussed. “Po Politickin is deeper than music”, says Porter. “We view Po Politickin as a hip hop motivational brand.

Our goals is for Po Politickin to help further the hip hop culture and educate our radio show’s listeners with content that is both entertaining and valuable. In every show, I attempt to leave at least one piece of knowledge that the listener could digest and use in their daily lives.”

We made a special #PoPolitickin 10 year anniversary tee for all our #DayOnes We truly appreciate all the support throughout the years.

Since 2008, me and the homie @djperiodisdope have been giving the world underground funk with mix of self-help and personal development.

You can order a shirt using the link below, stay tune we got a lot dope designs on the way. ?

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For decades, serial entrepreneur James Prince presided over Rap-A-Lot Records, one of the first and most successful independent rap labels. In his memoir, he explains how he earned his reputation as one of the most respected men in Hip Hop. By staying true to his three principles of heart, loyalty, and commitment, and an unwavering faith in God, he has defeated many adversaries.

Whether battling the systemic cycle of poverty, record label executives, boxing promoters, or corrupt DEA agents, Prince has always emerged victorious. Respect isn’t given, it’s earned. In recounting his compelling life story, Prince analyzes the art and science of earning respect – and giving respect – and how to apply these principles to your own life.

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Prof. G is a French American teacher and author. Prof. G has a deep passion for positive change through creativity. His mission is to empower creative individuals to achieve their dreams and make a difference in the world. Born in West Africa (Sénégal), Prof. G was raised in Paris, France. After two decades working as a creative consultant (both in Europe and in the U.S.), he became an associate professor at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California.

He is the author of the creativity concept books: You Are a Circle, You Are a Message, and You Are a Dream.

In this episode of PoPolitickin, we politick with rapper and choreographer Sharaya J. A native Hawaiian, but raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, Sharaya J has always been an artist at heart. She was exposed early by her father who was a member of 90’s Hip Hop group Double XX Posse.

Sharaya has always been a natural performer. With a very successful career in the dance industry working with the likes of Diddy, Rihanna, Ciara and Alicia Keys as well as great choreographers like Laurianne Gibson, Fatima Robinson and Jamaica Craft, Sharaya is no stranger to the spotlight. In 2013, after a chance encounter, she landed a deal with The Goldmind Inc. This allowed Sharaya the opportunity to study and work under the legendary Missy Elliott as her protégé. Within the same year, Sharaya J released her debut single “BANJI”. This record not only displayed an underground Jersey Club rhythmic sound, but it also created an international movement. Never slowing down, Sharaya released two more singles, “Takin’ It No More” and “Shut It Down” which set the dance world ablaze.

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“I see myself as an inspiring artist, on a journey to speak change through my visual ideas. I like the idea of capturing progression and making a difference come to life, sparking my audience brainwaves.”

Says Erica Griffen a fellow Ohio Media School graduate. Who’s been a professional photographer for roughly five years. Though times may seem trying at times Erica continue to pursue her passion because she believes it’s worth it.

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Lamont Moxley known as Grand Stein the artist grew up in Lincoln Heights a historical community located in Cincinnati Ohio. He is what some would call a jack-of-all-trades, with a passion for the art of fashion. His journey designing clothes began in 2014 and since has led him to create his own brand “HandsDown.”

HandsDown was created to stand as a movement that could build people’s confidence by each piece of clothing tailored towards them. Grand Stein likes to think of his mind as the brand of confidence, after seeing the impact he has on people.

The confidence given once someone wears his brand is enough to inspires & motivate the artist within. He continues to love what he does and give thanks to God for his blessings and talents bestowed on him.

“For those of you who work hard to become a better person than who you were yesterday, I pray that God continues to bless us abundantly. For we are the future Kings and Queens of society, it is our job to make the world a better place. You are never alone when we’re in this together; I love each and every one of my fans, supporters, family and friends. I do this for us HandsDown.”

Nasir Meatchem, a current student who attends Cincinnati State is studying for his Associates of Arts and soon looking to transfer to the University of Cincinnati for Urban Design. Sets out to show there is nothing more normal than being oneself, by painting pictures that do just that in which display everyday feelings we tend to share amongst each other. He started drawing roughly around age 5, learning shading throughout high school he would later on venture to paintings.

Over the last two years he has gone on to be featured in local art shows such as “Artist Need Lunch Money” & “RAW”. Nasir looks to make the most out of his third year by hosting his own art show as well as attending Art Basel.

Augusta Savage

Born: Green Cove Springs, FL (1892) Died: New YorkCity (1962) Up bringing: Born seventh of four-

teen children to a father who was a poor Methodist minister who despised his daughters passion for art. Augusta would push through the whippings and harsh treatment in pursuit of her love for art.

Impact: Augusta Savage’s Career would

blossom during the 1930’s during the Harlem Renaissance. She would soon be well known in Harlem as a sculptor, art teacher and community art program director.

Lois Mailou Jones

Born: Boston, Massachusetts (1905) Died: Washington, DC (1998) Up bringing: After experiencing rejec-

tion from Boston Museum School based on her skin color. Lois went on to join the art department at Howard University teaching watercolour painting preparing her students for a competitive career in the arts

Impact: Lois work reflected the influ-

ences of African traditions. She would become a role model for African American artists who specialize in the fields of watercolor, costumes, textile designs, paintings and collages

Dorothy Height

Born: Richmond, VA (1912) Died: Washington, D.C. (2010)

Up bringing: Dorothy Height and her

family moved to Rankin, Pennsylvania where she attended racially integrated schools. In high school she would go on to be recognized for oratory on a national level

Impact: Focusing on the issues Afri-

can-American women faced including unemployment, illiteracy and voter awareness. Dorothy would become known for the role she played as an American administrator and educator who worked as a civil rights and women’s rights activist

Shirley Chisholm

Born: New York City, NY (1968) Died: Ormond Beach, FL (2005) Up bringing: Born the oldest of four to

immigrant parents, Shirley being “Unbossed and Unbought” graduated from Brooklyn Girls’ High and Brooklyn College cum laude.

Impact: The first black women elected to

the United Sates Congress while also representing New York’s 12th congressional district. Was an American politician, educator and author.

Marian Anderson

Born: New York City, NY (1968) Died: Ormond Beach, FL (2005) Up bringing: Born the oldest of four

to immigrant parents, Shirley being “Unbossed and Unbought” graduated from Brooklyn Girls’ High and Brooklyn College cum laude.

Impact: The first black women elect-

ed to the United Sates Congress while also representing New York’s 12th congressional district. Was an American politician, educator and author.

Naomi Sims

Born: Oxford, MS (1948) Died: Newark, NJ (2009) Up bringing: After relocating to Pitts-

burgh, Naomi had no choice but to struggle in the foster system. But with determination and passion she outsourced and landed the cover of “The New York Times”.

Impact: One of the first successful black models while still in their teens to achieve worldwide recognition appearing on the covers of stature fashion and popular magazines

Little Richard

Born: Macon, Georgia (1932) Up bringing: Forced to move out at the age 13, Richard would grow found of the church. Pursuing his passion through the church he would discover his talent to play the piano.

Impact: Established rock as a musical platform and inspired others such as the Beatles. Richard is one of the 10 original inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Betty Shabazz

Born: Pinehurst, GA (1934) Died: New York City, NY (1997) Up bringing: Sheltered from racism by

her foster parents, Betty would encounter a group of African American women who organized campaigns to support black owned businesses and boycott stores that refused to hire black employees.

Impact: An American educator and civil

rights advocate. Who became influenced after experiencing her first encounter of racism.

Aaron Douglas

Born: Topeka, KS (1899) Died: Nashville, TN (1979) Up bringing: Developing a love for art

early, Aaron would graduate the University of Nebraska, Lincoln with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, teaching for two years before moving to New York in hopes of a better opportunity.

Impact: “New Negro Movement”

Painter, Illustrator & Visual art Educator, who’s work addressed social issues within the black community.

Eliziabeth Taylor

Mary Elizabeth Taylor

Says Mary, having realized this she began making clothing for doll’s perfecting her craft all while developing and learning new techniques. After realizing she could use her brand to help people see that a brand that rocks and supports you, is the best way to get value out of what you wear. “Your apparel is the message or story you wear.”

Mary aim’s to showcase timeless and trend-setting garments fit for a Diverse and Inclusive world. The 3 core values that best describe her brand are Diversity, Culture

Jr, Self-taught fashion designer from Cincinnati with an intense passion for all things fashion. Mary’s been involved in the industry since 2006, It wasn’t until 2014 when she gained the confidence to make clothing for people. Her passion for fashion design started as young girl; she lived in a small 3 bedroom apartment in OTR which housed 9 people. Although most of her wardrobe consisted of hand-me-downs, she’s always had an enthralling sense of style.” I understood at a young age that other kids in my situation wouldn’t look at my life and say you are blessed because they don’t understand that wearing clothes that don’t stand for you and being flashy are material.”

Lavish Vixenz is a Model Team based in Cincinnati Ohio.

Founded by Natasha Reynolds “The Drill Sergeant of Modelling” seven years ago. She set out with hopes to help aspiring models break into the modelling industry, without the hassles most freelance models endure. However for the first two years her efforts would go unnoticed. After rebranding over the years she would go on to transition from just one model to a team of ten. While Natasha still sets out to help models in their careers, her mission expands as she wants models to stand for more than just pretty faces in a photo. Models now have the opportunity to experience runway training, workshops, casting do’s and don’ts, professional/model etiquettes all while building their confidence, self-esteems and so much more.

Cyn Marie

Kim Doe

Ayla Monae

Kierra Queen

Tashia Renee

Airy themodel

Chrissy Jenae

Ellen Mitchell

A local Cincinnati model whose inspiration for photo shoots and runway events, derives from her interest in music & movies.

Her favorite quote to live by “You can’t fix the past, so focus on building a better future.”

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Donny Gills

“I focus on the inner me never on the enemy” -Big Sean Instagram: Bornkingg Twitter: Yung_king093 Facebook: King-male model

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Creator and freelance graphic designer, Antonio Freeman, began thinking of different ways to share graphic artwork and many other forms of art during the summer of 2018. After many days & nights of brainstorming, Antonio finally came to a conclusion on how he could exhibit visual ecstasy. This meant creating a platform for all artist and creative minds to share and exhibit their work, thus bringing him to the creation of Fresh Artwxrk. Born as an only child, Antonio Freeman has always had family influencing his advancement in artwork. Art has always been a passion from simple drawings at home & school to seeing billboards lit up with advertisement filled with art.

As he grew older, his indulgence in art continued to increase; this brought him to begin designing with digital graphics & creating content for others. With the continued success of his content creation for clients, driven by his passion for graphic arts.

He began to think of ways to share & collaborate with creative like-minded individuals to exhibit fresh artwork in ways to uplift, expand the mind, create appreciation art build a better artistic community. After countless sleepless nights days field with stagnate thoughts, he finally came to the conclusion of Fresh Artwxrk. A collaborate network of artist sharing and exhibiting new & innovative material.

Guest Photographers Yohan Hameed, Oriel, Shawndale, Errica Griffen

Mua’s Cina Saheem, Taylor Barnett, Latoya Taylor

Hairstylist Shabrina

Clothing Designers Mary Taylor, Grind Stein

Graphic Designer Antonio Freeman

Models

(Lavish Vixen Team) Tashia Renee, Cyn Marie, Chrissy

Jenae, Kierra Queen, Airy themodel, Ayla Monae, ModelKimdoe, Donny Gills, Ellen Mitchell

Poets

Krystal Davvis, Tony B, Prettie Shastri, Bless