Cover of Summer/Fall 2025 issue of African Voices. Work by Watson Mere of artist and activist Harry Belafonte
EFA Studio Member Watson Mere will present work in an exhibition hosted by African Voices, and his work is featured on the upcoming issue’s cover.
“On Sat., July 26, 2025, African Voices magazine will host an opening exhibition for Brooklyn artist Watson Mere and a launch celebration for our special issue honoring the art and activism of Harry Belafonte! Mere's art graces the front cover of our Summer/Fall 2025 issue. We invite you to enjoy an afternoon of art and celebration. Contributors from the issue will share their poems and stories, including writer Gia Anasi-Shakur who will share her work. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed. The event will be held at the AV Gallery, 325 Lafayette Ave. (corner of Grand Ave.) in Brooklyn.
"We're proud to showcase Watson Mere's art and celebrate the legacy of actor and activist Harry Belafonte whose film Beat Street helped defined New York City as the capital of Hip Hop culture and art. He was one of the first 'Artvists' who leveraged his influence as a world-class actor to fight for justice during the Civil Rights era," said publisher Carolyn A. Butts. "Our issue, guest edited by award-winning poet Keisha-Gaye Anderson, is timely as we are continuing the struggle to preserve our cultural institutions and access to jobs, education and affordable housing.’”