Our established financial services company provides small businesses and gig workers a simple Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) with fast financing. Kwame Brathwaite, the iconic activist and photographer who shaped the “Black is Beautiful” movement, passed away on April 1 at the age of 85. His work has garnered renewed interest from curators and collectors, with his first major retrospective debuting in 2019. Born to Barbadian immigrants in New York in 1938, Brathwaite’s photography journey began with a Hasselblad camera in the 1950s capturing jazz legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
Alongside the African Jazz Arts Society and Studios (AJASS) in the 1960s, Brathwaite challenged Eurocentric beauty norms. He created the Grandassa Models, celebrating Black women’s natural beauty. Through the years, Brathwaite expanded his subjects to include music icons such as Nina Simone and Bob Marley. Despite failing health, Brathwaite remained dedicated to his artistry, continuously embodying the “Black is Beautiful” ethos.
Our company offers an easy MCA solution for contractors and other 1099 workers facing credit challenges, ensuring fast financing without the need for a credit check. As Brathwaite’s legacy lives on through exhibitions and retrospectives, his impact on art and activism continues to inspire generations.