WOMEN IN STRENGTH
There’s a strength that comes with being in a community. That is extremely vital when it’s a community of people that not only are similar to you but understand the struggles, hardships & triumphs you’ve experienced. In a society that has continued to degrade, dismiss, disrespect and simply overlook women, especially women of color, women have not only had enough of it but have taken the reigns of their own narrative.
WOMEN IN STRENGTH is a photo essay highlighting a few women of the Women of Color Creatives of Grand Rapids. This is a visual representation of their example of community, empowerment, compassion, grace, love, truth, & strength.
Women Pictured:
Crystal Mccoy - @crystaldm01
Denise Garcia - nenna_001
Kellan Whitman - k.ell.an
Sue Giplaye - suegiplaye
Tunisha Mason - nishanish94
Photography - @alfieldreevesphotography


The 2 shots to the left were part of "Truth Expressed through the Arts" an event on November 22nd, 2019 presented by Rise & Shine 6012 & The Sojourner Truth Institute of Battle Creek
They will also be up at The Sojourner Truth Institute & various locations around Battle Creek until April 2020!









WOMEN IN STRENGTH - BEHIND THE SCENES -->>
Behind The Scenes Shot by fance.nance
There’s a strength that comes with being in a community. That is extremely vital when it’s a community of people that not only are similar to you but understand the struggles, hardships & triumphs you’ve experienced. In a society that has continued to degrade, dismiss, disrespect and simply overlook women, especially women of color, women have not only had enough of it but have taken the reigns of their own narrative.
WOMEN IN STRENGTH is a photo essay highlighting a few women of the Women of Color Creatives of Grand Rapids. This is a visual representation of their example of community, empowerment, compassion, grace, love, truth, & strength.
Women Pictured:
Crystal Mccoy - @crystaldm01
Denise Garcia - nenna_001
Kellan Whitman - k.ell.an
Sue Giplaye - suegiplaye
Tunisha Mason - nishanish94
Photography - @alfieldreevesphotography












