What began as a conversation between Najee Dorsey, an Atlanta creator, and a few other colleagues at a dinner in Chicago about the lack of Black representation within the art world blossomed into a movement that took both the internet and the city of Atlanta by storm. 

Dorsey knew that the art world could sometimes be a hard place to maneuver, especially for smaller artists, and he wanted to create a space that would welcome creators with open arms, giving Black artists a chance to grow and be recognized for their gifts.