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“I learned really early if I wanted something, I needed to go get it.” — Tracey Parrish, owner, APIA Insurance

Bold. Confident. Proud. These are just a few words you might use to describe Tracey Parrish, the person behind our latest #blackinalaska feature. Hit the link in our bio to learn more.

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Black in Alaska is now at the @anchoragemuseum!

Photos of 15 featured participants are on display in the museum’s South Hall. Each were taken by Black in Alaska creative lead Jovell Rennie (@jovell). Photos of additional participants will rotate into the exhibit throughout 2022.

Through storytelling, Black in Alaska aims to dismantle stereotypes and create a deeper connection between the Black community and fellow Alaskans.

Read the announcement by going to the link to our bio.

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We want to shine a spotlight on the people behind the scenes of Black in Alaska. Each story, video and photo you see was produced and created by top tier Alaska talent.

Together, they help share the stories of what it is like being #blackinalaska.

Meet the creative team!

Mayowa Aina (@mayowaaina_), Writer

Jovell Rennie (@jovell), Project lead

Thomas McIntyre (@hellascreens), Videographer/ First Assistant

Willie Dalton (@williedalton) , Producer

Read their bios on our website, link in bio.

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Have you caught yourself nodding along to the music in the #BlackInAlaska videos?

Meet the sound-suppliers for the project, Loren “Skatey” Nelson & Keon “Keezy” McMillan, both Alaskan-raised musicians and producers currently living in Washington state.
As founding members of East Anchorage-based hip-hop collective Sky Division, Loren & Keon have since gone on to release music as solo artists while also collaborating with independent and major label artists throughout the country. More recently, Keon lent his talents to the Anchorage Museum, producing the theme music for their Chatter Marks podcast and Loren has spent time performing in Los Angeles and Seattle. Thank you, Keez & Skatey!

Loren “Skatey” Nelson Social Media
Instagram: @skateyptheplantbasedgod

Keon “Keezy” McMillan Social Media:
Instagram: @keez.opendoors
Facebook: @/keezykeezy