This work examines the perception of education, especially in the Black community. It explores spiritual education versus formal education, street smarts versus book smarts, blue collar verses bourgeoisie and reconsiders societys view of which is supreme. It is about failure, passion and the ability to dream amidst adversity. The slave narratives of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Sojourner Truth and many others inspire this piece.
In 2006 while in London I wandered into Topshop and I could barely tear myself away. After the long delay for the US opening in Soho here are a few reasons why April is going to be so sweet!: