dear black women & kennedy prints
a collaboration
Welcome to our collaboration with Amos Paul Kennedy Jr!
But who is Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.?
Amos is a world renown artist who agitates for justice.
His work is featured in the Library of Congress, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Times and his new book Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr: Citizen Printer.
But what is most important to Amos than any accolades is to print for the glory of his peoples!
So here you are at Amos’ first ever online sale in collaboration with Dear Black Women!
I have curated 100+ one of a kind prints by Amos, guided by visions of our collective liberation, love, truth telling, and laughter.
Find art you love, at a price you love, and share it with the people you love.
And, always, as Amos says and does, Proceed and Be Bold,
Dear Black Women Founder
Where would you like to start?
Click on any section or keep scrolling to enjoy all!
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PEACE PEACE PEACE
Consider, with our greats, the texture and depth of true peace. Let's reach for it.
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African PROVERBS
Wise words from the Mother Land to our hearts, minds and spirits.
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ANCESTORS SPEAK!
Those who came before us walk with us if we are quiet and listen.
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BLACK WOMEN!
Hear the voices of our Sister Ancestors as they speak with truth and wisdom.
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WE ARE NATURE
We don’t need to “save the Earth”. We need to reconnect with the Earth.
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Freedom Fight
The fight for our collective freedom continues. This section both grounds and galvanizes us.
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TALK YO SH!T
Be forewarned: This section is for you when you need to say it straight, no chaser.
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LIVE YO LIFE!
Affirmations, encouragement and jokes that remind you to savor this life and LIVE!
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Southern As!
Like Andre 3000 said, “The South Got Something To Say!” And we agree!
PEACE, PEACE & MO' PEACE
Consider, with many of our greats, the texture and depth of true peace. This section inspires us to reach for it. | back to all categories
AFRICAN PROVERBS
Wise words from the Mother Land straight to our hearts, minds and spirits. This section brings us home. | back to all categories
“I print for the glory of my peoples!
Understand that my very existence is protest. The existence of Black people in America is an act of protest, of survival. We were supposed to be used up and replaced. Everything I do is a manifestation of that protest. Understand that my connection with the universe is most present in the printshop — that my deep love of printing for the masses has led me to a deep connection with ALL.”
Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., “My Manifesto” in Amos paul kennedy, jr.: citizen Printer
ANCESTORS SPEAK!
Those who came before us walk with us and hold our hands if we are quiet and listen. In this section, we hear their voices. | back to all categories
BLACK WOMEN SPEAK!
Hear the voices of our Sister Ancestors as they speak with truth and wisdom. | back to all categories
WE ARE NATURE
This sections reminds us that we don’t need to “save the Earth”. We need to save ourselves by reconnecting with the Earth. | back to all categories
“I print for the glory of my peoples!
Throughout history, the printer has had to choose to either resist or assist in the marginalization of knowledge. I made the choice: I RESIST. I print POSTERS for the MASSES.”
Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., “My Manifesto” in Amos paul kennedy, jr.: citizen Printer
OUR FREEDOM FIGHT
The fight for our collective freedom continues. This section reminds us, grounds us and galvanizes us. | back to all categories
TALK YO SH!T
Be forewarned: This section is for you when you need to say it straight, no chaser. | back to all categories
LIVE YO LIFE!
This sections delivers affirmations, encouragement and jokes that remind you to savor this life and LIVE! | back to all categories
“I try to print a world into existence that is as welcoming and nurturing as the universe is to me, and I urge others to agitate, agitate for a world that is welcoming and nurturing to them.
I print for the glory of my peoples!”
Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., “My Manifesto” in Amos paul kennedy, jr.: citizen Printer
SOUTHERN AS
Like Andre 3000 said, “The South Got Something To Say!” Rep yo set and celebrate the deliciousness of the South! | back to all categories
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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We love this question! Amos is has a masterpiece of a book that chronicles his journey in letter press printing. It's called Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.: Citizen Printer.
Also, you can check out the documentary on his life called "Proceed and Be Bold".