Tag: politics

Amy Sherald’s Take on Censorship

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Amy Sherald is famously known for portrait of Michelle Obama – becoming one of the first Black artists to receive presidential portrait commissions from the National Portrait Gallery. Her work nowadays currently sells for upwards of 4.2 million; however, she does not take this influence lightly. Sherald’s role in the community is much more than an artist. She stands as a leader in the world of arts, unafraid of letting her voice and message speak out even when putting her own exhibition at stake.

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A Broadcast to the World: The 2025 Pakistan Aurat March

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‘Meri Jism Meri Marzi.’

The chant, “my body, my choice,” overtakes the streets during the 2025 Pakistan Aurat March. The Aurat March is an annual demonstration hosted on National Women’s Day (March 8th), called Aurat Multan, and Mother’s Day (May 11th), Aurat Karachi Mirdukhas. A symbol of strength and resilience herself, Night Said Khan leads thousands of women, men, and transgendered individuals from her wheelchair. Their main intentions are to protest the patriarchy and advocate for women’s rights.

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