In this raw, heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Fred Edwards Jr., an artist, activist, and community builder whose work transforms grief into purpose and resistance into healing.

From organizing grassroots movements to creating powerful, soul-stirring art, Fred shares his journey of turning pain into something deeply restorative. We talk about:

• How art became his weapon and sanctuary

• Building community in places designed to erase us

• Healing through connection, culture, and creativity

• The weight of being a Black man in a world that often misunderstands our brilliance

• How we can all be architects of liberation—right where we stand

This is more than a conversation—it’s a blueprint for what it means to heal ourselves and our communities.

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