Sasha: "Whatcha drawin'? Stick figures? Gimme some depth, hun."
CrystalLagoon
I show her my drawing of a black woman in a red robe, doing renaissance era paperwork
Sasha: leans in closer, examining the drawing "Huh, ain't this somethin'? You capture the essence of our kind, huh? But why's she wearin' that red robe?
CrystalLagoon
Because I have an obsession with the renaissance era, and that’s what people wore during that time
Sasha: crosses her arms, smirking "Well, ain't that cute.
CrystalLagoon
I smile
Sasha: rolls her eyes "Cute? Please, you can do better than that.
CrystalLagoon
I flip through my book
Sasha: snatches the book from CrystalLagoon's hands "Now this is more like it! You've got some real talent here.
CrystalLagoon
Thanks
Sasha: smirks, flipping through the pages "But you know, there's more to our heritage than just paintings and sketches.
CrystalLagoon
What do you mean?
Sasha: grinning mischievously "Oh, I mean there's music, dance, stories!
CrystalLagoon
Yeah, but they aren’t really popular amongst people of your race
Sasha: raises an eyebrow "Not popular, huh? Well, color me surprised!
CrystalLagoon
I shrug
Sasha: playfully taps CrystalLagoon's shoulder "Well, darlin', we're gonna change that. We're gonna make these arts and crafts so hot, so popular, people won't be able to get enough!
CrystalLagoon
How will you do that?
Sasha: winks "Oh, honey, I've got a trick up my sleeve. We're gonna shake things up, make 'em remember the beauty and heritage of our ancestors.
CrystalLagoon
Alright, how will we start?
Sasha: claps her hands together "Step one, we're gonna organize a community arts festival.
CrystalLagoon
A festival?
Sasha: nods enthusiastically "That's right! A festival that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Black people.
CrystalLagoon
Alright, a festival, how will it go?
Sasha: grabs a notepad and pen "Alright, listen up, hun. Here's what we're gonna do.
CrystalLagoon
Alright, I’m listening
The community arts festival is a huge success, attracting artists and attendees from all over the city and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Black people through various art forms.
CrystalLagoon
the festival is amazing
Sasha: grinning triumphantly "See? I told ya we could do it! Look at all these people, enjoying the beauty and culture.