Artist: Lerecia Evans
Work Title: A Love Letter (Black)
Medium: Spoken Word
Artist Statement:
Identity is something many black people struggle with as a result of problematic narratives in this country regarding our history. This piece is in response to my younger sister who told me she would rather be any other race than black. I am sharing this at UC Davis because some on this very campus may hold the same sentiments. Also, being part of a group that is only about 3% of the campus population, I am keenly aware of that my presence holds weight in so many ways. As uncomfortable as that sometimes may be – I am okay with it.
Artist Contact: fb.me/LyricsandVerses on Facebook or via email at
Reese33@hotmail.com