WE TRIED TO TELL YOU jo ann robinson
WE TRIED TO TELL YOU jo ann robinson
Through close readings of Black radical texts—MLK, the Montgomery Women’s Political Council, and Steve Biko—I kept returning to one truth from these readings and throughout American history: “We tried to tell y’all.”
Each 11" x 17" offset and letterpress print features a revolutionary figure who spoke truth and was ignored, including Fannie Lou Hamer, Jo Ann Robinson, Dolores Huerta, and Che Guevara.
We Tried to Tell Y’all
Starting from close readings of foundational texts from Black radical literature—MLK’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail, the Montgomery Women’s Political Council letters, and Steve Biko’s writings—I uncovered a recurring truth from these readings and throughout American history: “We tried to tell y’all.”
Printed at Bidon Community Print & Design Studio in a course taught by Dr. Marco McWilliams and Jacques Bidon himself, each 11" x 17" print, created using offset and letterpress techniques, highlights a revolutionary figure—famous or unsung—who warned the world and was ignored. Featured figures include Fannie Lou Hamer, Jo Ann Robinson, Dolores Huerta, and Che Guevara.
Prints are $75 each. 11 x 17 inches. Limited run. Shipping available.