Birthing
Beautiful
Communities
Dear
Jan 24-Jun 1, 2025
Photo: shark&minnow
Dear is a tribute to the strength, resilience, and beauty of Black motherhood and the community that supports it. This exhibition focuses on the Cleveland non-profit Birthing Beautiful Communities, highlighting the significance of care and affirmation in their work. Dear is an ode to the power of community and the enduring bond of motherhood.
Presented in partnership with Birthing Beautiful Communities & moCa Cleveland.
Generous support provided by The George Gund Foundation.
Exhibition creation & design: shark&minnow
Photography: Dana McKinney, shark&minnow
Videography: Ashwin Gokhale, shark&minnow
A special thanks to:
Tonya, Myesha, Deyonni, Heather, Sylest, and Nautica for their courage, resilience, and openness in sharing their stories and villages to inspire and uplift others. We are honored to celebrate your journey and the joy they each have brought to this exhibit.
The doulas at Birthing Beautiful Communities for their continued work in supporting mothers, babies, and families in the journey of parenthood.
