Patrisse Cullors Instagram – ✨ Yesterday was a powerful moment. I want to introduce you to someone incredibly special to me, Jermond Davis. We met when he was just 11 years old—a brilliant, bright-eyed, creative rapper who called himself a “bisexual gangster.” Despite the struggles and the system trying to swallow him whole, Jermond has always been a survivor.
I’ve known him for 30 years, and during that time, I’ve witnessed his resilience time and time again. There were moments I wasn’t sure he’d make it, especially when he was fighting a life case here in LA. Life took us on different paths; I had to set boundaries and focus on my own journey, including the birth of my first child and the care of my brother, Monte.
But yesterday, Jermond came to my gallery with his partner. Even amidst his grief over his younger brother’s recent loss, he stood tall. And as always, I asked him to spit a verse. Since he was 11, this man has had an incredible gift with words. His stories of survival and the lessons he’s learned are a testament to his strength and the hell he’s endured through the prison industrial complex.
Jermond, I love you. I love your Ori for keeping you safe. I cherish our bond and am grateful we get to do life together again. We are Egbe, forever connected in this freedom portal.
To everyone reading this, come see my show at the gallery. It’s up until July 20th. It’s more than just an exhibit—it’s an offering. An offering of love, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.
#JermondDavis #Survivor #Resilience #Love #FreedomPortal #ArtExhibit #Offering
thank you again @laurenmetropolis and @metabolicstudio for being a witness to this healing and protection moment. It was a freedom portal.
P.s. I tried to put on captions but meta is racist and can’t caption a rap verse 🤦🏾♀️ see the written piece below. | Posted on 07/Jul/2024 02:15:25
