Last night a friend texted me - because, I think, as a person with marginalized identities we are conditioned to embrace the struggles even when joy and accomplishments are looking us square in the eye. She says: “Soak and swim in black boy joy! It is yours to claim. I imagine it may all feel surreal but it is real and really yours.” -Nikki Joy is to spend my EP release night with Ms. @erykahbadu - the creative genius. I’ve seen Erykah perform more than any other artist so it’s fitting I had the opportunity to get a photo update and get to watch my friend @moonshinethehuman sing for her. It’s mine. It’s real. I was there and I belong. #brooklyn #nycsummers #badu #indieartist #livinginlove #artistflow