PROJECTBLACK: Luffy
This artwork reimagines beloved anime characters with a fresh perspective, embracing Black and African American identities. For too long, popular cartoons and anime have predominantly featured white characters, leaving children of color searching for representation in the worlds they love. With this series, the aim is to provide visibility and inclusion for Black kids, allowing them to see themselves in the heroes, adventures, and stories they cherish. By transforming these iconic characters, this piece honors the beauty of diversity, empowering all fans to feel represented in their favorite pop culture.
Let this print be a reminder that representation matters—everyone deserves to see themselves as the hero.
This artwork reimagines beloved anime characters with a fresh perspective, embracing Black and African American identities. For too long, popular cartoons and anime have predominantly featured white characters, leaving children of color searching for representation in the worlds they love. With this series, the aim is to provide visibility and inclusion for Black kids, allowing them to see themselves in the heroes, adventures, and stories they cherish. By transforming these iconic characters, this piece honors the beauty of diversity, empowering all fans to feel represented in their favorite pop culture.
Let this print be a reminder that representation matters—everyone deserves to see themselves as the hero.
This artwork reimagines beloved anime characters with a fresh perspective, embracing Black and African American identities. For too long, popular cartoons and anime have predominantly featured white characters, leaving children of color searching for representation in the worlds they love. With this series, the aim is to provide visibility and inclusion for Black kids, allowing them to see themselves in the heroes, adventures, and stories they cherish. By transforming these iconic characters, this piece honors the beauty of diversity, empowering all fans to feel represented in their favorite pop culture.
Let this print be a reminder that representation matters—everyone deserves to see themselves as the hero.