'Black Love Will Keep US Together' This paintinting became the magazine cover for BLAC MAGAZINE February 2022

This painting represents the triumphant dance of the sustaining force that kept black people alive, flourishing and successful in many areas of life, while overcoming incredible obstacles and disadvantages. That sustaining force is"Black Love!"  The couple celebrating their colorful heritage found in the loins of their forefathers, as represented by the African mask face between them. The 3 figures joined together creates a heart of love, and the ribbons atop of the head ties, the diverse and beautiful culture of a people that was created through black love.  The couple dancing above a chessboard represents the intelligence, intuition, skill courage and strategic maneuverings it took to bring us from 1619 to 2022. The only sustainable force they could do this and continues to do this is LOVE!