“There’s no universal character of a Black kid.”

Illustrator and artist Frank Morrison almost had his gift for art stymied as a young child. But with a little inspiration – and some break dancing – he persevered, creating imagery that depicts young Black children with a blend of musicality, rhythm, and love.

Show Notes

In My Skin is a podcast about race and childhood. You can contact Adam at [e-mail]. You can discover Frank Morrison's art at his website or by following him on social media: @FrankMorrison. And if you want watch Sybil's 'Don't Make Me Over' video, which we highly recommend, click here.
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What is In My Skin?

Children see race. We want to learn more about what that means. Hear parents, scholars, illustrators, artists, and more explore how race impacted them as a child and how it affects their lives today. In My Skin is a production of P.R.I.D.E. -- Positive Racial Identity in Early Education -- a University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development program.