Black Girls Can STILL Make History
- Feb 22
- 2 min read
Introduction
Not too long ago, a businesswoman by the name of Tracy Murchison visited my school's club. She is a graphic design director at Central State University. She explained to us her journey of becoming a leader while facing alienation and unfair treatment because she was a black woman. Her story was just as gorgeous as her genius creativity.
Most of her career, I recall her mostly in the hygiene and haircare. Her greatest achievements are in African American products.
Inspiring Comentary:
As an artist myself, I had to get an opportunity to speak to greatness herself. A little background information, it was mentioned during the Meeting about my Logo design for the Club (Black Student Union), I was very honored to hear her compliments on it. I can't remember line for line what she told me, but it was along the lines of, "You have to speak up and speak proud if you want to show you are more than what they see," which is an African American girl. Especially starting up in an industry and society that demeans you the most. I take that to heart because, obviously, it has worked great wonders for her. We did chat more about her artistry and eventually hoped to get her contacts, just to get a feel of Graphic Design.
My Insight
Seeing women leading in many unfamiliar fields, like Design, is EXTREMELY important for younger audiences and aspiring creatives like me. Mrs. Murchoson is making history in her career, which means there are so many more accomplishments for black women to pursue. It's just a matter of recognizing their worth when they feel exotic when they walk into a room and, as the guest speaker mentioned, owning it. Shining bright.
While I'm at it, I want to shine a spotlight on graphic designers in general. The processing, the passion, the cleverness, the details, and the strategy that are put into items in our stores. I know there's an argument about artificial intelligence taking away from these artists, but after watching Mrs. Murchison's slideshow and her explanations of how it all came to be, I feel like that is so far from the truth.
Conclusion
These pressures to hold as a black girl are still out and about in our communities. With how we wear our hair, speak to others, manage our natural behaviors, etc. We need to stand tall in rooms that make us feel impossibly small. Gain back what was stolen and expand more than what we're made of.
If you are interested in Graphic designer Tracy Murchison Here is her information:
As always, happy Black history month<3 [100th Anniversary]
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