In this inaugural episode, Nigerian-born artist Ephraim Urevbu shares his deeply personal journey from pursuing the American Dream to finding his true purpose. After a cancer diagnosis shook him from his comfort zone, the 2015 shootings of Michael Brown and 12-year-old Tamir Rice became his call to action. Urevbu recounts how a divine prompting led him back to the studio after 15 years, where he created over 150 pieces exploring America's painful history of racial injustice. He explains the genesis of The Naked Truth Art Project—from the signature piece "E Pluribus Unum" to the innovative QR-coded sidewalk tiles bringing untold stories to the streets of Memphis. This emotional episode sets the stage for a series dedicated to artists using their creativity to confront social justice, heal communities, and spark the conversations America needs to have.

In the premiere episode of The Naked Truth Art Project, host Ephraim Urevbu sits down with Dave North to unravel the story behind their two-decade-long partnership and the inception of The Naked Truth Art Project. Reflecting on their journey to Rwanda, they discuss the vital role of art as a bridge for learning and understanding across cultures. They dive into how their project has leveraged art's transformative power to connect and educate, while gazing towards its future potential.