Even if you are from the same neighborhood as someone else, you might still be coming from different places. Where you are from is a complicated question and it elicits complicated, but interesting and thought-provoking responses. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Daniel Miranda | CEO Daniel M Photography

Born and raised in California. My dad would film events in the Vietnam war. So we always had cameras laying around the house. He preferred Nikon so that’s what I shoot with now Nikon Z6 Read more>>

Taroue Brooks | Publicist, Producer & Author

As a native of Gary, IN, I had the unique opportunity of growing up in a very nurturing and supportive neighborhood. The idea of a village is real. Imagine this……Gary had the first African American mayor in the United States, the late Richard Gordon Hatcher. There is an awesome since of pride when you have been educated by prodimently African American educators. It was normal to see African American professionals like doctors, lawyers, leaders of non profit organizations etc. It builds a tremendous since of pride and confidence. This created a space where my passion and creativity propels me to do the work that impacts our community and culture. Read more>>

Natasha Lewis Pearson | Braider

I’m originally from Sparta, (Hancock) Ga. I lived in a small community known as Mayfield. Read more>>

Jack Harrison | Graphic Designer & Muralist

Growing up as the child of a military family, I experienced frequent relocations. However, I consider Georgia my true home, having lived here for the longest period. The constant moves and the need to forge new friendships each year as a child played a significant role in shaping the person I am today. My formative years on the military base were intriguing, especially as I observed the heightened security measures and the presence of barbed wire fences. These surroundings sparked curiosity in my young mind, making me question what exactly was being safeguarded. Read more>>