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6.8.20 the MUSE Newsletter June 8, 2020 THE MUSE Remembers the Lives Behind the Names Kamal Flowers, 24, New Rochelle, NY, had a passion for rap music, Alvin Lamont Baum II, 23, Norfolk, VA, “a special person.” ⬝ Kamaal always talked about his kids. ⬝ Tyquarn Graves, 33, Brooklyn, NY, a Koby Edwards, 18, Cuthbert, GA, “everywhere you went you had hardworking father who loved his two young daughters. ⬝ David somebody laughin.’” ⬝ Mychael Johnson, 31, Tallahassee, FL, father of McAtee (“YaYa”), 53, Louisville, KY, owner of YaYa’s BBQ, four, best friend, and a giver. ⬝ LeBarron Ballard, 28, Memphis, TN, represented the best of African American BBQ culture, known for his U.S. Navy veteran; nieces and nephew called him “Santa Claus” because big heart and thoughtful gestures. ⬝ Derrick Thompson, 46, Dothan, he always came with gifts. ⬝ Harold Spencer, 61, Iota, LA. ⬝ William FL. ⬝ Jarvis Mahue Sullivan, 44, Woodbine, GA, his hobbies were Simpkins, 39, Graniteville, SC, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. ⬝ Veterans Health Administration for nearly two decades. ⬝ Darwin Momodou Lamin Sisay (“Boy Sisay”), 39, Lithonia, GA, “a Foy, 35, Fort Dodge, IA, enjoyed anything involving family. ⬝ Donnie handsome, humble, respectful young lad with aspirations just like any Sanders, 47, Kansas City, MO, Kansas City Chiefs fan. ⬝ Breonna kid.” ⬝ Modesto Reyes (“Desto” and “Dollah Billionz”), 39, New Taylor, 26, Louisville, KY, award-winning EMT who loved her family Orleans, LA, "always smiling, joking, and being a helper, [and] wanted and community. ⬝ Barry Gedeus, 27, Fort Lauderdale, FL, started his everybody to be happy all of the time." ⬝ Tony McDade, 38, own landscaping company with his wife. ⬝ Tyler M. Jones, 24, Tallahassee, FL, had a hidden talent for singing and was a “True Cincinnati, OH, talented football player signed to the Ohio Bobcats. ⬝ Gemini.” ⬝ Dion Johnson, 28, Phoenix, AZ, “a protector, a comedian, a Elijah Jamaal Brewer (“EZ”), 25, Mt. Oliver, PA, “believed in passionate family man.” ⬝ Christopher Clark, 36, Paterson, NJ, a opportunities, welcomed challenges, and inspired all who came to know joyous father to four loving sons. ⬝ Maurice Gordon Jr., 28, Bass him.” ⬝ Anthony Taylor, 49, Milwaukee, WI, a loving protector. ⬝ River, NJ, “the only one who will just randomly WhatsApp me or Justin Lee Stackhouse, 30, Bradenton, FL, a wonderful chef. ⬝ Facebook message me and just say, ‘I love you, sis.’” ⬝ Willie Lee Kenneth Sashington, 38, Tuscumbia, AL. ⬝ Joseph C. Jewell III Quarles Sr., 60, Greenwood, SC, grandfather to thirteen (“Joey a.k.a JoJo”), 17, Columbus, OH, brightened the room with his grandchildren. ⬝ Tobby Wiggins, 45, Delaware, world’s silliest dad and laugh, sweet smile, and loving personality. ⬝ Kevin Adolphe, 23, “The Original Boom Bam.” ⬝ Randy Roszell Lewis, 38, Houston, TX. ⬝ Orlando, FL. ⬝ Bobby Joe Gibbs, 40, Forrest City, AK, DJ and father Robert Johnson, 29, Baltimore, MD, father-to-be who followed the figure to the neighborhood. ⬝ Jeremy Grayson, 31, Chicago, IL. ⬝ code of family first. ⬝ Rayshard Scales, 30, Houston, TX, fun person Dominique Antwon Anderson, 26, Hanford, CA. ⬝ Darius Tarver, 23, to be around and a family-oriented person. ⬝ David Tyle’k Atkinson, Denton, TX, a “million-dollar smile that could go on for miles and miles.” 24, Raleigh, NC, quiet but always smiling; truly the “champagne of ⬝ Marc Dominic Neal, 56, Mill Creek, CA, “had an empathic love for life.” ⬝ Yassin Mohamed, 47, Claxton, GA. ⬝ Finan H. Berhe, 30, animals.” ⬝ Alvin Cole, 17, Wauwatosa, WI, “a blessed child… he wound Silver Spring, MD, a smile that could light up a room. ⬝ Adrian up being my miracle.” ⬝ Ronnell Mouzon, 41, Fort Myers, FL. ⬝ Medearis, 48, Houston, TX, a gospel singer and the founder of God’s Leonard Parker Jr., 53, Covington, GA. ⬝ Keith Dutree Collins, 52, Anointed People contemporary gospel choir. ⬝ McHale Rose Raleigh, faced challenges with a beautiful smile. ⬝ Abdirahman Salad, (“Khale”), 19, Indianapolis, IN, had a big heart, contagious smile, 15, Columbus, OH, described by a classmate as a good kid. ⬝ Jaquyn teenage innocence and love. ⬝ Dreasjon Reed (“Shean” or “Dre”), 21, O’neill Light, 20, Graham, NC, affectionately known by the nickname Indianapolis, IN, “had the most beautiful eyes.” ⬝ Jah’Sean Iandie “Meat.” ⬝ Aaron T. Brooker (“Shugg”), 22, Allendale, SC, a playful Hodge, 21, St. Cloud, Florida. loving father of two who saved his niece’s and loving father to his son. ⬝ William Howard Green, 43, Temple life. ⬝ Qavon Webb, 23, St. Louis, Missouri. ⬝ Demontre Bruner, 21, Hills, MD, the "glue" that held the family together. ⬝ Joshua James Tulsa, Oklahoma. ⬝ Said Joquin, 26, Fayetteville, NC. “Words can’t Brown, 34, Columbus, OH, a free spirited individual, especially when it even begin to describe the type of incredible person he was.” ⬝ Brent came to his wardrobe. ⬝ D’ovion Semaj Perkins, 19, Aurora, CO, “look Martin, 32, Little Rock, Arkansas. ⬝ Shaun Lee Fuhr, 24, Des at the impact his life had on many.” ⬝ Michael Rivera, 32, Moines, IA. ⬝ William Debose, 21, Denver, CO, always had customers Bloomingdale, NJ. ⬝ Andrew Smyrna, 32, Atlanta, GA, “a great man and coworkers laughing and smiling. ⬝ Malcolm Xavier Ray Williams, and would do anything for anybody.” ⬝ Marquis Golden, 29, St. 27, Jeffersonville, IN, loved children, especially his children, nieces, Petersburg, FL, father, brother, and son. ⬝ Deandre Lee Seaborough- and nephews. ⬝ Elmer L. Mack (“Millionaire Mack”), 40, Florence, Patterson, 22, Savannah, GA. ⬝ Reginald Leon Boston, 20, SC, Greenbay Packers fan. ⬝ Chase Rosa, 24, Las Vegas, NV. ⬝ Jacksonville, FL, loved by many for his leadership in Youth Ministry. ⬝ Sergeant Virgill Obrian Thrope, 28, Colorado Springs, CO, received Samuel David Mallard, 19, Powder Springs, GA, a gentle giant. ⬝ multiple awards including the Army Commendation and Achievement Mubarak Soulemane, 19, West Haven, CT, a lover of basketball and Medals and the NATO Service Medal. ⬝ Steven Taylor, 33, San lacrosse. ⬝ Albert Lee Hughes, 47, Lawrenceville, GA. ⬝ Renard Leandro, CA, loved to dance and was in a singing group. ⬝ Derick L. Antonio Daniels (“Tony”), 55, Cocoa, FL. ⬝ Keenan McCain, 29, Powe, 29, Daphne, AL, sou-chef who loved to grill, sing, and travel. ⬝ Gary, IN. ⬝ Ryan O. Simms, 49, FL, “We clashed about everything Jasman Washington (“Jazz”), 31, Plainview, TX, a beloved, cheerful under the sun, then laughed about everything under the sun.” ⬝ Henry child. ⬝ Goldie Bellinger, 39, Williston, SC, loving father who enjoyed Isaac Jones (“Ike”), 47, Bainbridge, GA, rejoined his son Jervonta selling CDs and sneakers. ⬝ Jonathan Lee Adams, 31, Pottstown, PA. Jones. ⬝ Claude Fain, 47, Philadelphia, PA, “quiet and peaceful.” ⬝ ⬝ Zyon Romeir Wyche (“Zy”), 19, Hopewell, VA, spent many Earl Facey, 37, Brooklyn, NY. ⬝ Miciah Lee, 18, Reno, NV, “you are Sundays watching the Philadelphia Eagles. ⬝ Joshua Dariandre missed more than you thought you would be” ⬝ Brandon D. Roberts, Ruffin, 17, Columbia, SC, “the best smile, it would light up a room.” ⬝ 27, Dover, DE, very artistic [and] proud to have the opportunity to Dewayne Curtis Lafond, 45, Refugio, TX, a Texan roper. ⬝ Idris display his artwork at the Dover Public Library and the Dover Art Abdus-Salaam, 33, Durham, NC. ⬝ Nathan R. Hodge, 66, Monroe, League. ⬝ Kwamae Jones, 17, Jacksonville, FL, loved sports, especially LA. ⬝ Etonne Tanzymore, 38, Baltimore, MD, valued education and football. ⬝ Tyree Davis, 25, Chicago, IL. ⬝ Jamarri Daiwon Tarver, had a deep knowledge of nature. ⬝ Tyrell Fincher, 26, Newburgh, NY, 26, North Las Vegas, NV, “my uncle that would take the blame for me.” manager and loving father. ⬝ ⬝ 96 Black Lives Lost to Fatal Police Shootings in 2020 as of June 7, 2020 contents THE MUSE | June 8, 2020 | no. 5 00 THE LIVES BEHIND THE NAMES Responding to the calls to “Say Their Name,” the Nine Muses Lab alumni gives a snapshot into the life beyond the names and beyond the violence. 02 AMPLIFY BLACK VOICES Black Art Matters. This section features the work of and recommendations from Black Nine Muses Lab alumni: Sam Augustin, Danielle Covington, Nia Farrell, Deijah Martin-Valle, and Tyaela Nieves 05 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR BLACK PEOPLE Things to watch, read, and do for Black people to engage in self-care and self-love. National Museum for African American History and Culture La Capresse des Colonies, Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier 1 from TYAELA NIEVES Image: REUTERS/Darren Ornitz BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES CELEBRATING BLACK STORIES ON HULU SMALL DOSES PODCAST W/ AMANDA STRONG SEALES BLACK LEAD ON NETFLIX DONATE HERE TO DOLLAR BAIL BRIGADE A BLACK WHEN LADY THEY SKETCH SEE US SHOW ON NETFLIX ON HBO “People should consume Black art to stay educated, humanize Black stories, and support Black artists.” -- Tyaela Nieves Learn more about Tyaela on Instagram @tyaelanieves 2 from DANIELLE COVINGTON Learn more about Danielle at daniellecovington.com NONAME DISCOGRAPHY Noname’s two albums Telefone and Room 25 offer bright melodies and witty wordplay as she poses deeply intimate questions and reflects on her experiences growing up in Chicago. Songs on repeat: “Self,” “Song 32,” and “Reality Check” HOODRAT TO HEADWRAP: A DECOLONIZED PODCAST A podcast by sexuality educator Ericka Hart and their partner Ebony Donnley in which they discuss topics like the gender binary, toxic masculinity, medical racism, electoral politics, and a bunch more. Follow them on Instagram: @ihartericka LOVE LETTERS TO BLACK PEOPLE During What to Send Up When it Goes Down by Aleshea Harris, the audience wrote love letters to Black people to affirm and celebrate their worth. These letters have been shared online and curated on Instagram: @loveletterstoblackpeople. Submit Letters Here. by SAM AUGUSTIN Plagued by the nightmares of police brutality, a young painter tries alleviate his depression by going into therapy and expressing himself through his art, only to be confronted with the reality that he'll always been seen as a monster in the eyes of White Fear.
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