Emerald City Creatives

Episode 05: Möet McClain - Telling Tulsa's Story Through Art


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The conversation delves into Möet's journey as an artist and historian, highlighting the intersection of collage art and historical storytelling. Möet's unique approach to preserving untold histories through art is a central theme, with a focus on the Tulsa Race Massacre and its personal significance. The conversation delves into the legacy of the Tulsa Massacre, systemic injustices, and the impact of historical injustices on present-day society. It also explores the theme of resilience through spirituality and the reclaiming of ancestral stories and legacies.

Find Möet here:

Instagram: Jazzy.Historian

Website: Hotabolitionist

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Takeaways

  • Collage art as a form of historical expression
  • The importance of sharing untold stories through art Resilience through spirituality
  • Historical injustices and their impact on present-day society

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Artistic Connection
  • 11:53 Digital Collages and Historical Inspiration
  • 20:15 Tulsa Race Massacre and Personal Experience
  • 25:36 The Legacy of the Tulsa Massacre
  • 30:49 Systemic Injustices and Policy Violence
  • 36:23 Reclaiming Ancestral Stories and Legacies
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Emerald City CreativesBy Kyle Bradford