For those who did not experience the “Many Rivers to Cross Festival. It was organized by Harry Belafonte though his organization, Sankofa. For two days, the festival featured artists, activist and performers such as: Angela Davis, Carlos Santana, Sonia Sanchez, Dave Matthews, TIP, Jasiri X, Common, Linda Sarsour, Maxwell, Douglas Miles, Public Enemy, Dr. Cornel West, John Legend, Angelica Ross, Chris Rock, Macklemore, Rosario Dawson, Reverend Forbes, Jamie Foxx, Rebel Diaz, Danny Glover, Jussie Smollett, Chris Tucker, Robert Glasper, Grapple, Rashad Robinson, Aloe Blacc, Impact Repertory Theatre, Bryan Stevenson, Estelle, Jesse Williams, Dianne Reeves, Reverend Barber, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Elle Hearn, Brandan “BMike” Odums, Supa Man, Ty Dolla Sign, Hill Harper, Alicia Garza, Mali Music, Skipp Townsend, Siedah Garret,Umi Selah, Alice Smith, Rise it Uo! Youth, Sound of Blackness, Chauncey Peletier, Shaka Senghor, Jo Mersa, Morehouse Choir, Randy Walton, Aja Monet, Van Jones, Tef Poe, Rev Sekou & The Holy Ghost, Kristen Graves, Bryonn Bain, Sophia Dawson, Pastor McBride, Adam Foss, Tiq Milan, Sabra Williams, 

Jesse Boykins III, Carmen Perez, Soul Science lab, Climbing 

Poetree, Las Cafeterias, Dwayne “Dubelyoo” Wright, Tanya Bernard, Sydney James, Rontherin Ratliff,

Jack Radices, Kristy Sandoval and Ron Chisolm.

“Black Loudness” is the ripple effect of influence that so many artist and activist left in the wake of the “Many Rivers to Cross Festival”,

in Atlanta GA. It was so inspiring and compelling, I had to do something to help egnite inspiration. I thought, how can I use my talents to inspire? What could I do to promote a positive message? Realizing; why not through an artistic visual approach.  

With so many artists, activist and performers, one could only have been moved and inspired. 

Black Loudness is the result of my inspiration. I hope to evoke conversation and reaction. I look to attract like minded people who share our pride and concerns. Think of Black Loudness as a celebration, inspiration and motivation for the Africian American community, with common messages for all.