THE MEEK SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH

Weavings inspired by acts of racial discrimination, that result in the termination of young black lives.

Meek
1.humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
2.overly submissive or compliant; spiritless; tame.
3.Obsolete. gentle; kind.

Hush now
little black bodies

the world is wrong

lift your hands in surrender

like saints in church
lift your hands in victory

the world will be yours
I can’t give you much
safety I can not promise

but one day
the stars you can’t reach
and the floor your bloodstains

will all pass away
don’t you go passing away
please

don’t you go passing away

The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth- Bitter America
“The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth- Bitter America” Jacquard Weaving 2016 *In the private collection of Kanye West*

 

 

The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth- Long Live Lily Mariah
“The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth- Long Live Lily Mariah” Jacquard Weaving 2016

 

 

The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth- Hush Now
“The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth- Hush Now” Jacquard Weaving 2016 *In the private collection of Janelle Monae*

 

 

The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth- at the Chicago Cultural Center "Chicago Street Style Walk"
“The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth”- at the Chicago Cultural Center “Chicago Street Style Walk”

 

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