02/09/2026
Just got back home (MN) a little while ago from NYC!!!! Let me tell you! The Show opening was PACKED aaaaaaaand it was SOO Amazing!!! I am the ONLY person representing Minnesota specifically RONDO in the whole show!!! There were so sooo many inspiring pieces there!! So much Love in the building! The Wilmer Jennings Galley space has been Black owned since 1974 I literally felt the energy from the walls tell me I belong here! This Galley space has been Fighting to give black artists a platform to display and elevate their work for over 50 years! ! I’ve learned so much in that one day!! I’ve met some of New York legends, and to have MY WORK displayed in the same show!!!? 🥴🥴🥴Brothers who’s work has been seen around the world!! Legendary photographers who shot the civil rights movement! Legends like Chester Higgins Jr. a renowned photographer known for capturing the dignity of Black life, with his most iconic works including the 1969 photograph of Maya Angelou and his extensive, decades-long documentation for The New York Times.
I cant thank you enough Jamel Shabazz I swear, your support, belief in me, guidance and opportunities motivate me!!! I admire how intentional you are, who you are to our community and me personally!
BIG SHOUT OUT TO MY PEOPLE HERE IN MINNESOTA!!!!!! YOUR SUPPORT HELPS PUSH ME!!!! GIVES ME LIFE!!! When I read comments like “ Im proud of you” “Let’s go, Velt! ” “DaYum. 👊🏼 Love this for you! 💙” “I love this for you! Congratulations!!!!” “Congratulations” “So proud and immensely happy for you” maaaaaaaan It lights a fire underneath me!! Tells me my community has my back!
YALL!!!! IM SHOWING MY ART IN NEW YORK!!!!!!!!!!!!
God I wish my dad and my uncles were here to see this!!
Learn about Jamel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyDM7O_YAcg
Learn about Chester https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WU2VZoKle4