Each day, we experience another death, tragedy, or loss of life to violence, and we have no answers. Many people–good people–are working to help families and the community cope with the hurt and pain that comes with loss, particularly tragic loss.
As Scoop tries to support our communities, victims, and families, we have partnered with Zarinah Lomax and The Apologues to respect those we have lost by sharing portraits and brief introductions into the lives of the families that “The Apologues” has featured.
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Artist: Moca Reign
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Co-victim: Khyrssah
Red Cardinal – Appears when you miss your loved one the most. They come in moments of joy or sorrow to let you know they are there for you and always will be.
Blue Jay – Represent joy and happiness. It is a symbol of clarity, confidence, vibrancy, and intellect. They most often appear in your moments of self-doubt. You are a warrior Queen, a Blue Jay rising and waiting to take flight. Do not give up! Your loved one is and always will be with you every step of the way, so keep watch for the Cardinal.
The sacrifice that was made for your life will be honored in the life you live. So LIVE! Live, curate your greatness, and every now and then, look up…you will see him there when you need him most.
What is The Apologues?
The Apologues (under the fiscal sponsorship of the Federation of Neighborhood Centers) is a fashion and art exhibit that uses the arts to assist individuals in healing, empowering themselves, and advocating against gun violence and trauma that plague urban communities. Through the use of fashion, art, and music, The Apologues honors the emotions of untreated trauma through the realm of storytelling to trigger healing. We do this through the combination of self-portraits of victims and co-victims, wearable art, and musical experiences combined.
For more information and to support this initiative, visit our website, https://www.theapologues.org
