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Maryam Moma

Maryam Moma

Tanzanian-Nigerian visual artist and activist known for paper-cut collages celebrating Black joy, female empowerment, and the ICONoclasts series.

Jul 15, 2026

Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life

Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life

They Call It A Mecca

Jul 15 · 37m

Angela Glover Blackwell
Angela Glover BlackwellHOST
2:28
It's a landmark for Atlanta, symbolizing how far back black economic excellence goes, and it's a fitting location for Miriam's installation.
Maryam Moma
Maryam MomaGUEST
2:37
One of my favorites is the Mayor of Sweet Auburn, John Wesley Dobbs collage.
Maryam Moma
Maryam MomaGUEST
2:43
It centers around him fighting for black voting rights.
Maryam Moma
Maryam MomaGUEST
2:48
So within his jacket, you'll find details of voting polls.
Maryam Moma
Maryam MomaGUEST
2:53
You'll find like visa stamps, which are very symbolic of his well-traveled nature.
Maryam Moma
Maryam MomaGUEST
2:58
fighting for civil rights for black people in this country.
Maryam Moma
Maryam MomaGUEST
3:02
It also includes very specific floral elements to Sweet Auburn and Georgia that bloom also at a certain time of the year.
Angela Glover Blackwell
Angela Glover BlackwellHOST
3:12
I was taking it in, Miriam added...

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