Morgan Newton
The South Got Something to Say
The South Got Something to Say is a visual tribute to the resilient voices of black Southern women with a focus on often overlooked women rappers from the 90s – 2000s. Inspired by Andre 3000’s 1995 Source Award speech, The South Got Something to Say, uncovers the complex layers of black womanhood through painting and archive video installation. With support from The Idea Fund, Newton will develop new work that centers on self-expression and confronts the historical disparities within the music and media industry.