I wrote about gal-dem in March and now there’s another dedicated platform for Black women and non-binary people to come together in the name of creativity.
It’s called Rememory.
What is Rememory?
Founded by Mia Coleman, a Black illustrator and designer, Rememory brings together the incredible work of Black women and non-binary people of the African Diaspora. The burgeoning directory showcases their narratives and experiences through an array of disciplines including:
- Architecture
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Writing
- Filmmaking
- Animation
Mia explains that Rememory is for both creatives to “help people boost visibility for black women” and for employers to “consider hiring women into promotions above their current role” and place them in spaces often taken up by men.
Rememory is directory and blog spot of black creatives with beginner to expert experience in various creative roles. This platform aims to help people boost visibility for black women breaking into the creative industry while providing them with insight on creative paths on our #ArtCrush monthly interviews.
Quote from Mia Coleman (source)
Where does the word “rememory” come from?
The term “rememory” was coined by Toni Morrison in her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Beloved. It described a recollection of a forgotten moment by the book’s main character, Sethe, and was chosen by the directory’s founder as a homage to Morrison’s lifelong work in “centering black women and their narratives”.
How to join
You can join Rememory by heading over to the Join Us page and filling out your details. You can select up to 4 professions from a choice of 18 or include any unnamed occupations you may hold.
Rememory is packed full of incredible women and non-binary people with abundances of talent.
How to get in touch
Here are some links to follow Rememory on social media and contact Mia:
- Email: info[at]miacoleman.co (replace the [at] for an @)
- Instagram: @rememory.directory
- Mia Coleman on Twitter: @meeahmia
- Mia Coleman on Instagram: @miacolestudio