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BOOK LAUNCH
HOSTED AND SPONSORED BY BE WELL BRO.
BRAND SPONSOR: SALUD
Marc D. Johnson Jr. (writer)
Marc D. Johnson, Jr. (he/him/his) has been writing poetry and poetic prose ever since he was 17-years-old. Writing [poetry/poetic prose] serves as an escape for Johnson, Jr., as well as a tool for him to gain clarity about himself and the world around him. Johnson, Jr.’s goal is always to “go deeper—be vulnerable; be bold; be free,” and for his upcoming book, ‘Portraits,’ Johnson, Jr. does exactly that. Johnson, Jr. invites readers to dive into the depths of their shared humanity and, more importantly, to choose love—and maybe even a bit of grace—when they recognize parts of themselves throughout the book.
Sahara Clemons (illustrator)
Sahara Clemons is a multimedia artist and designer born in Washington D.C and based in New York City.
Clemons revels in the fluidity of artistic mediums and interweaves painting, textiles, and dance in her creative process. Her work explores the intersection of race and gender and provides commentary on the socio-political forces that shape identity.
Her work has been shown at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Second Street Gallery, The Bridge Progressive Arts Institute, and McGuffey Art Center. Clemons is a YoungArts alumni and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Rhode Island School of Design.
Clemons revels in the fluidity of artistic mediums and interweaves painting, textiles, and dance in her creative process. Her work explores the intersection of race and gender and provides commentary on the socio-political forces that shape identity.
Her work has been shown at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Second Street Gallery, The Bridge Progressive Arts Institute, and McGuffey Art Center. Clemons is a YoungArts alumni and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Rhode Island School of Design.
Demetrius Similien
Demetrius Similien is a proud graduate of the HBCU system, having attended Savannah State University and earning his degree from Benedict College with a dual major in Political Science and Philosophy. Grounded in critical thought and community ethics, Demetrius began his career as a Community Engagement Coordinator and Policy Developer for the Clinton Foundation, working across the United States to help Black and Brown communities navigate and understand policies impacting education, economics, and labor.
Evan Simone Frazier (producer)
Evan is a Producer, Writer and Actor. She gravitates to 'Portraits' because of it's unfiltered honesty, universal truths and superb writing. Celebrating this book means a celebration of all of us – our joy, our shadows, our hearts.
Her stage credits include Ragtime (Axelrod Theater), Under The Dragon's Tale, written and directed by Isaac Byrne, a reading of Future Wife by reid tang, directed by Nazareth Hassan, and The Cake (Philipstown Depot Theatre).
Her play Kids in a Backyard Living Inside the Mind of Kanye West is set to premiere March 2027.
Her stage credits include Ragtime (Axelrod Theater), Under The Dragon's Tale, written and directed by Isaac Byrne, a reading of Future Wife by reid tang, directed by Nazareth Hassan, and The Cake (Philipstown Depot Theatre).
Her play Kids in a Backyard Living Inside the Mind of Kanye West is set to premiere March 2027.
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