*Photographed above: “Rhapsody” is a 50 foot mural designed by UT Austin Art Professor John Yancey to memorialize Black institutions and culture in East Austin.
Today, #Juneteenth, we will use our platform to amplify the voices of black artists who express themselves through their creative energy; physical and electric. While this holiday celebrates the end of slavery in America, specifically when Union General Gordon arrived in Texas with federal order of emancipation, we recognize racial discrimination, oppression, violence, and injustice still exist in our society and must be reckoned with. Our mission is to challenge the status quo in energy and today we hope to introduce you to and celebrate wonderful creators who are challenging the status quo everywhere else. Follow along on our Instagram, @Zpryme, and help us highlight these incredible artists. Happy Juneteenth.
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Ricky Murray
Ricky Murray is the Director of Marketing and Partner Relations at Zpryme. Ricky has a background in education administration and served as the communications chair for the Central Texas Afterschool Network. At Zpryme, Ricky is tasked with the creation and implementation of their digital marketing strategy.