20 Black Creatives To Watch In New York

Black culture is diverse and unrefined. It finds its way into every avenue of endeavor and leaves a legacy that prompts innovation and iteration from future generations. With every February, there comes a new opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of black icons, leaders, and cultural shifters. This year for Black History Month, we want to acknowledge the work of current college creatives in our home state of New York. We’re inspired by their grind and waiting in anticipation for their next projects. In the meantime, while we wait, we figured we can give them some appreciation and acknowledgment. Keep up the good work, we’re watching!

20 Black Collegiate Creatives to Keep Your Eye On (in no particular order):

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1. Oheema Dixon
   Syracuse University ‘20

2. Anthony Obas
Syracuse University ‘20

3. William Nnuro Jr. (aka WONTHEDON)
Cornell University ‘21

4. Siyaka Taylor-Lewis
Syracuse University ‘20

5. Kelechi Mpamaugo
Cornell University ‘20

6. Kiyomi “Yomi” Calloway
New York University ‘21

7. Walta Leake
Monroe Community College ‘20

8. Dan Scott
Syracuse University ‘21

9. Dequane Gordon
University at Albany ‘22

10. Olivia Zimmerman
Syracuse University ‘20

11. Jalil Evans
Cornell University ‘21

12. Natalie Harris
New York University ‘20

13. Kelly Madu
University at Buffalo ‘21

14. Erica Jules
Syracuse University ‘21

15. Jewel Ingram
Cornell University ‘21

17. Lloyd Ansah
Syracuse University ‘21

18. Magana Ngaiza
New York University ‘21

19. Imani Austin
University at Albany ’21

20. Antreise Lacey
Hofstra University ‘20

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