WITH(IN).DIGITAL

is a digital respite engaging Black artists, creatives, and the art curious in curated conversations about art, the creative process, and being Black on the internet in the 21st century.

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Ohio Will Outlive All of Us
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Ohio Will Outlive All of Us
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Ohio memes and Ohio itself have remained in the cultural production for so long because they tap into the quintessential existence of American life outside of the coastal or expected hegemonic norms.

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On the Lips of Lake Erie
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On the Lips of Lake Erie
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Recently, I’ve been noting tirelessly in conversation, Instagram stories, and even in my dreams, “The Midwest shall rise again.” Our re-emergence is inevitable, and it's a blessing to be one arm pulling up the region through the marriage of the historical to the technological.

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Who Can Be Born Digital?
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Who Can Be Born Digital?
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Black Ohioans, through our unique relationship to place, bring a distinct perspective to the digital world.

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— TALKS —

All recent digital talks can be found here.
Check out the recap of our most event, E-Merge:Artistic Intersections of the Black Midwest!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Notes from the Digital Respite  ⌨️  

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View fullsize Our virtual zine reading last week was Ama-ZINE! If you missed it, the full reading is now live on YouTube! FT. @quartezh @dontcallme_candy @kimberland_1 @qwahniemae @iamkortney @ewuresi.archer @pejamane @onlysubstantial @niq.uor 🧩 Visit the lin
View fullsize The Midwest Shall Rise Again! | Virtual Zine Reading Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Time: 6pm-8pm EST 📗 Do you hear that? It’s the sound of the mighty Midwest rising from the earth, ready to take over the world. Join us for a FREE virt
View fullsize We had an amazing conversation last week with @cinehypofilms @realtayediggs & @eleven59pm discussing each of their incredible films!! 🕐🧩💻 ➡️ To watch the full conversation, comment “YOUTUBE” or visit the link in our bio.
View fullsize WITH(IN).DIGITAL presents: We-Merged! Film Screening | Robert Banks, Jasmine A. Golphin, and Cameron Granger in Conversation with WITH(IN).DIGITAL Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Time: 6pm-8pm EST 🧩 Join us for a virtual film screening corres
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View fullsize 💻💚🕑🧩 Still reminiscing over E-Merge, and we won’t stop anytime soon. It was truly so FAB, you just had to be there! See y’all in 202(?) for the next e-Nigga Ohio family reunion 🤭✅ 📸 Thank you to the amazing @pottymoufstudios for ca
View fullsize The word of the week is GRATITUDE 💚🕐💻🧩. E-Merge wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing people who contributed to the zine, art exhibition, event media, volunteering stations, and all of you who PARTICIPATED by attending or sharing
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