Wow! Thank you all for your support in Raw, Black & Blue. We’re just a few days away from the finish line.
I’m going for a stretch goal! If there’s fifteen more pledges at the $30 level or two remaining pledges at the $250 level for a studio photoshoot in June, the project will reach its stretch goal for 50 additional prints!
Here’s a sneak peak of the studio in Emeryville and work from a recent shoot with Cocoacentric.
May is Mental Health Awareness month!
What are some ways you take care of yourself?
What would you add to this list?
Visit the project page to listen to a clip from the chapter, The Lamentation of Mister Simms, a character Tamia is reintroduced to on her road to recovery. Mr. Simms is someone I’m sure we’re all familiar with on any given block from San Francisco to NY.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety please don’t hesitate to reach out to loved ones and call the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline: 1-800-950-6264.
community events happening this month:
1. SFUFF presents Our Place In The Park; May 27th 2pm. Community, arts, & activism. Free
2. My fellow cohorts from the Asian Improv Arts are performing at the following:
Remembrance Rising: In Tribute to the World War II Comfort Women May 19th, 7pm & May 20th, 2pm
Ericka Oba Trio at Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club; May 19th 6pm & 7:30pm
No Country for Mother; May 26th - 27th 7:30p, May 28th 2:30pm
3. Covenant Church Harvest Celebration (2618 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA). My family away from home. Services are held May 21st, 12pm & May 28th, 8am & 12pm
I’d love to see you if you’re in town.
Take care,
Shantre