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"We can’t afford to wait for the world to be equ

"We can’t afford to wait for the world to be equal, to start feeling seen...so you have got to find the tools within yourself to feel visible and to use your voice.”- Michelle Obama. Watching Michelle's Netflix documentary will give you allll that good serotonin, that film will inspire you and leave you feeling like you're on top of the world ready to take on anything❤🦸🏾‍♀️ (side note this is a photo pre-covid, ya boi wishes she was in France tho🇫🇷)

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Nov 17

The new prints are here!🥳🎄 these prints are

The new prints are here!🥳🎄 these prints are made with uncoated recycled paper at 350gsm (check my highlight titled "My store #3" to see a video of the paper quality😍) these are some of my favourite quotes that have gotten me through so much, certain words can really stick with you and get you to a better place ❤🙌🏾. I hope these prints get to and help whoever needs it 🥰 link in bio to my store or click here
A4 prints: £4
A6 prints: £2.50

10% of every item sold will be donated to charity
📦🌍Shipping to the UK and USA

#LewkGoodDoGood

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Nov 13

Christmas ad, shot by Melina Matsoukas, stars danc

Christmas ad, shot by Melina Matsoukas, stars dancer Tais Vinolo: “When I was growing up in the French countryside, there were no young black girls studying ballet with hair like mine, or even on TV... the message of [this ad] means a lot to me”🩰🙌🏾 #RepresationMatters @msmelina @tais_french_ballerina

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Nov 9

Really excited that I can finally announce this!

Really excited that I can finally announce this! ✨✨ November last year I was commissioned to create an art competition and exhibition for BAME students at Newcastle University, and now it is finally here!!!! I’d been praying for my path and purpose in life to be clearer and this really validated it. Creating spaces and representation for minoritized groups, especially making art environments more accessible for us is my dream, I honestly treated this project like my baby😂❤, fulfilling this meant a lot to me.

Attending a majority white university can be daunting especially for BAME freshers, but BAME students deserve to find places where they can just be themselves and connect through art no matter where they are. Our history, our art, every bit of us is important and tells an amazing story, this deserves to be shown. Attending such events and entering such spaces that let me be who I am and show art work representative of my identities and race played a MAJOR role in helping me to navigate the art scene and help others to do the same, which is why this event means so much to me.

The focus was creating a space for students to be able to create their own pieces, explore their experiences and also award the winners and runners up with cash prizes, putting together a diverse judging panel and an online exhibition has been extremely beautiful as it came together. Newcastle University students will also be able to vote for the winners.

Art styles: Photography, illustration, drawing, painting and poetry (if you have an art form that is not listed here please contact claimingyourspaceevent@gmail.com ) Everything will be posted on the @claimingyourspace Instagram account.

I want to say thank you to everyone who’s been on this journey with me from the very first blog post in 2012 on Daminella.com (loool I was 13😂) and everything in between to today. Going forward I hope to create more like this and places for us to keep thriving, claim your space! 🍾🍾

🎨Design by @ellielouisehirstdesign

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Nov 4

"Be who you needed when you were younger." ❤✊🏾 sometimes I like to imagine what 7 year old and 14 year old Dami needed, who she wanted to be and what she wanted to see in this world. These are the two ages I became the most aware about how the world sees me and also how it didn't hear me or show ppl like me. I think the biggest thing I needed was to know everything would be okay, I wish present me could go back and give them both a giant hug and tell them "the things you think are wrong about you are actually the best things about you, it's the world with the problem 🙌🏾." I won't lie it took a while to love a lot of the things about me but the things that helped me most was finding communities and people with more experiences in the identities I have that provided amazing support, they've created such nurturing safe spaces e.g. @ukblackpride, @nusufemsoc , @ncllgbt (if you go to NCL uni check them out they're both super fab❤), my mates, inspiring Instagram pages and accounts @darkskinwomen @wetheurban @ukbftog @blackgalslivin @blackballad @azmaguk @sweethangzine @vibesofablackgirl @takingupspacebook @existloudly @galdemzine @blackgirlfest @zebablay etc. And also reminding myself daily that there is a power within me, channeling that energy into what I make and what I interact with played a massive role in who I am today✨. Healing and growth isn't a linear path but it sure as hell is worth it, take your own time with it and remember it's your journey. So, never underestimate the impact you can have, you are powerful and important. Finding safe spaces to give you and your inner child that big hug❤ // We Are Here Exhibition @ukbftog

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Nov 1

It's definitely a worthwhile journey to teach your

It's definitely a worthwhile journey to teach yourself that you deserve good things. Fear and negative past experiences can make you think you don't, but the power that comes into you over time is something special, helping you to tell the fear to 🖕🏾off because it has no place in your life. On the other side of fear is something beautiful and magnificent waiting for you when you're ready ✨Everyday, writing it down or saying it out loud "I deserve good things, good energy and good times." remind yourself you deserve it✨ 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️⠀
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📸: @sancho.smalls
👑: Models @chynahmo @jashantabrown @diyashajones @themodeloftruth @themodeltaz

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Oct 24

Such a vibe 💫 edit by @ungodlyera (twitter) I l

Such a vibe 💫 edit by @ungodlyera (twitter) I love seeing Black womxn exist like this, in our own ways, with our own styles, voices, experiences and passions shown through such iconic songs, and damn the music videos too 😍 love it

Song: baby girl by @chloexhalle

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Oct 22

This is only the beginning 📸🎊 @ukbftog The

This is only the beginning 📸🎊 @ukbftog

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@mellzphotographyltd
@lensi_photography @anestabroadphotography
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@rubyldn.uk
@keevisionsltd
@___fits___
@la_creativityboudoir
@umusa_wenkosi
@n.wphoto
@shadedidthat
@shotbyshonay
@loveluella
@tiannajwilliamsphotography
@shobo_photography
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"We can’t afford to wait for the world to be equal, to start feeling seen...so you have got to find the tools within yourself to feel visible and to use your voice.”- Michelle Obama. Watching Michelle's Netflix documentary will give you allll that good serotonin, that film will inspire you and leave you feeling like you're on top of the world ready to take on anything❤🦸🏾‍♀️ (side note this is a photo pre-covid, ya boi wishes she was in France tho🇫🇷)

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Nov 17

The new prints are here!🥳🎄 these prints are

The new prints are here!🥳🎄 these prints are made with uncoated recycled paper at 350gsm (check my highlight titled "My store #3" to see a video of the paper quality😍) these are some of my favourite quotes that have gotten me through so much, certain words can really stick with you and get you to a better place ❤🙌🏾. I hope these prints get to and help whoever needs it 🥰 link in bio to my store or click here
A4 prints: £4
A6 prints: £2.50

10% of every item sold will be donated to charity
📦🌍Shipping to the UK and USA

#LewkGoodDoGood

View

Nov 13

Christmas ad, shot by Melina Matsoukas, stars danc

Christmas ad, shot by Melina Matsoukas, stars dancer Tais Vinolo: “When I was growing up in the French countryside, there were no young black girls studying ballet with hair like mine, or even on TV... the message of [this ad] means a lot to me”🩰🙌🏾 #RepresationMatters @msmelina @tais_french_ballerina

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Nov 9

Really excited that I can finally announce this!

Really excited that I can finally announce this! ✨✨ November last year I was commissioned to create an art competition and exhibition for BAME students at Newcastle University, and now it is finally here!!!! I’d been praying for my path and purpose in life to be clearer and this really validated it. Creating spaces and representation for minoritized groups, especially making art environments more accessible for us is my dream, I honestly treated this project like my baby😂❤, fulfilling this meant a lot to me.

Attending a majority white university can be daunting especially for BAME freshers, but BAME students deserve to find places where they can just be themselves and connect through art no matter where they are. Our history, our art, every bit of us is important and tells an amazing story, this deserves to be shown. Attending such events and entering such spaces that let me be who I am and show art work representative of my identities and race played a MAJOR role in helping me to navigate the art scene and help others to do the same, which is why this event means so much to me.

The focus was creating a space for students to be able to create their own pieces, explore their experiences and also award the winners and runners up with cash prizes, putting together a diverse judging panel and an online exhibition has been extremely beautiful as it came together. Newcastle University students will also be able to vote for the winners.

Art styles: Photography, illustration, drawing, painting and poetry (if you have an art form that is not listed here please contact claimingyourspaceevent@gmail.com ) Everything will be posted on the @claimingyourspace Instagram account.

I want to say thank you to everyone who’s been on this journey with me from the very first blog post in 2012 on Daminella.com (loool I was 13😂) and everything in between to today. Going forward I hope to create more like this and places for us to keep thriving, claim your space! 🍾🍾

🎨Design by @ellielouisehirstdesign

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Nov 4

"Be who you needed when you were younger." ❤✊🏾 sometimes I like to imagine what 7 year old and 14 year old Dami needed, who she wanted to be and what she wanted to see in this world. These are the two ages I became the most aware about how the world sees me and also how it didn't hear me or show ppl like me. I think the biggest thing I needed was to know everything would be okay, I wish present me could go back and give them both a giant hug and tell them "the things you think are wrong about you are actually the best things about you, it's the world with the problem 🙌🏾." I won't lie it took a while to love a lot of the things about me but the things that helped me most was finding communities and people with more experiences in the identities I have that provided amazing support, they've created such nurturing safe spaces e.g. @ukblackpride, @nusufemsoc , @ncllgbt (if you go to NCL uni check them out they're both super fab❤), my mates, inspiring Instagram pages and accounts @darkskinwomen @wetheurban @ukbftog @blackgalslivin @blackballad @azmaguk @sweethangzine @vibesofablackgirl @takingupspacebook @existloudly @galdemzine @blackgirlfest @zebablay etc. And also reminding myself daily that there is a power within me, channeling that energy into what I make and what I interact with played a massive role in who I am today✨. Healing and growth isn't a linear path but it sure as hell is worth it, take your own time with it and remember it's your journey. So, never underestimate the impact you can have, you are powerful and important. Finding safe spaces to give you and your inner child that big hug❤ // We Are Here Exhibition @ukbftog

View

Nov 1

It's definitely a worthwhile journey to teach your

It's definitely a worthwhile journey to teach yourself that you deserve good things. Fear and negative past experiences can make you think you don't, but the power that comes into you over time is something special, helping you to tell the fear to 🖕🏾off because it has no place in your life. On the other side of fear is something beautiful and magnificent waiting for you when you're ready ✨Everyday, writing it down or saying it out loud "I deserve good things, good energy and good times." remind yourself you deserve it✨ 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
@vibesofablackgirl ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📸: @sancho.smalls
👑: Models @chynahmo @jashantabrown @diyashajones @themodeloftruth @themodeltaz

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