“Don’t believe the stereotype” is my series of mixed media images that dance against the dangerously harmful ways African American and other Black women are depicted. Dr. Maria Inez Winfield, New Mexico, USA | Is there art without connection or the intent to do so? My literary journey is to read and write in hopes of understanding , empathizing, and connecting with others. LM Dudzik, North Carolina, USA | Partial blindness told me more about light in one year of darkness, than a lifetime revolving around books and poetry like a firefly who ignores her inner brightness and hits the lamp. R. Vanessa Otero, PUERTO RICO | I am an author. When readers contact me and tell me how they relate to my story, I want to write more books with meaningful themes. Sandra K-Horn, Ohio, USA | Between the invisible and the visible, desire takes off her blindfold. Lisa Breger, Massachusetts, USA | My art is to write what I witness. What I feel in my body. What I feel in my emotions. What I experience in my world. What I celebrate and what I mourn. In these times I am mourning, but healing. Therese Tappouni, Florida, USA
