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“Universal” Design is White Supremacy? The concept of oneness, ignoring difference, being scared to celebrate differences is white supremacy? Using a rubric for expression is white supremacy? A new thought.

Quinlin B. Messenger’s Some Life Lyrics has been my favorite collection of thoughts thus far. He articulates his position and methodology with a certain balance of grace and assertion that deeply resonates with my own personal methodology and ethos for self expression.

Flow of the book gets more digestible as you go

Key takeaways from the reading
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- “Contemporary Design”
- Does “Black Aesthetic” in Design exist?
- “addressing the unique cultural experience”
- Black inspiration is a powerful force attributed to the success of many artists (black and non black alike)
- Cubism is Black? (It is, sort of)

I often debate on reading the Forward when starting a new book. This one has two and they were both worth the read. It preps your mind for how to think about the material that’s ahead. Design is a part of power dynamics, a part of mass communication, it’s subtle with immeasurable effect. This book is for those who have the bandwidth to think critically.

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