This is What I know About Art - Andrew Diaz

 1. "I began to realize that there were so many dynamic Black artists who worked as painters, photographers, and performers"

This quote here in a way represents the entire point of the book. Kimberly discussing and complaining how there weren't enough black artists out there and are constantly overlooked by whites. From making and creating a safe space on her social medias by appreciating underrated Black artists to eventually becoming one of the most inspiring art activists the audience gets to witness. 

2. "Then, just as I began to regret the post, he went on to explain that I also made my classmates feel "uncomfortable" during the discussion" 

This was Kimberly's main problem when it came to protesting online. Kimberly's professor spoke to the class with a sentence with a racial "what if" situation which enraged Kimberly. Eventually she spoke out on her Facebook and discussed the problematic quote the professor have used. Unfortunately she didn't deliver in the best way possible, same thing with the Guerrilla Girls post on Facebook. She needed to think deeply before saying what she wants to say and be more strategic about it, never letting rage get the better of you.

3. "There was a intimacy and invitation provided by voices on social media urging us to stay vigilant, not only with respect to Brown's murder, but to the way police treat peaceful protestors"

Police brutality is still a major problem everyone is facing to this day especially Blacks. When it was found out that Michael Browns death it really took a toll on Kimberly. The only way for this to stop was by simply protesting against it and bring justice to the dead victims as well as many others have been facing the same gruesome problem from the police corrupted power. 

This artwork by Lorna Simpson is one of the most fascinating drawings that have caught my interest. Simpsons fascination with the complex connection between identity and self is shown in a series of lithographs that feature an unsettling lineup of disembodied wigs. This passion is especially clear when considering the historical and symbolic meanings of African-American hairstyles. Simpson uses bright, expressive washes of watercolor and ink to replace her models' hair. The viewer is taken to Simpson's fantastical universe by the tall plumes of vivid coral and deep purple.