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| Larry Poncho
Brown's crowning achievement as an artist has been his
dedication to the documentation of African American social and
cultural issues. In pursuing his philanthropic goals, he founded
Raising the Arts which has created over 62 images to assist
non-profit organizations and African American organizations with artistic documentation and fundraising opportunities over the last two decades. Ponchos focus has been to express his interests in afrocentric themes, and ethnocentric culture. His creations are a reflection of his personal values and pay homage to ongoing themes of unity, family, and spirituality. He has tirelessly created positive imagery that brings attention to the issues that concern our community. Whether covering health topics which effect our community such as HIV and AIDS, breast cancer, sickle cell disease, black mental health, etc., to social issues including fatherlessness, endangered youth, family hardship, or homelessness. Whether celebrating our diversity, encouraging unification, or recognizing perseverance, his works attempts find the beauty in every subject. Poncho has been commissioned to create images that document many cultural events, music and art festivals all across the nation. He has created images for several historically black institutions, church congregations, faith based organizations, and sororities. "I feel my life’s work should reflect the many issues that have influenced the path my life. I will continue to create this important body of work as a legacy to my ancestors, family and community"
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