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RECI Reflection Gallery
Dive into the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute's Virtual Reflection Gallery – a unique space we've created for you to connect with the stories and perspectives of civil rights leaders and activists. This gallery, born as an extension of the RECI modules, is all about sparking deep reflection and inspiring action in our community. As you explore the artwork, reflect and record what resonates with you (you can journal, take notes in your phone etc!)
As you navigate the gallery, consider leveraging the resources linked below to support building your consciousness toward racial equity:
We also encourage you to take photos of the reflection gallery and share on social media! You can tag us on Instagram @PITTCRSP and use our event hashtag: #TheRECIMovie
We're eager to see how these reflections can fuel conversations and positive change! We hope you enjoy!
About the Artist: Morgan Overton
Morgan Overton is a visual artist currently based in, and originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her work is rooted in reclaiming narratives by illustrating the humanity that exists at the intersection of race and gender. Morgan believes the arts serve as a powerful platform to challenge the viewer to think, and therefore act differently. She vibrantly creates in various mediums as an ode to the Nina Simone quote - "It is the artist's duty to reflect the times." Morgan strives to create works of art that will not only honor the past and present, but also live on timelessly.
Angela Davis
Angela Davis (b. 1944) is an American political activist, professor, and author who was an active member in the Communist Party and the Black Panther Party.
Assata Shakur
Assata Olugbala Shakur is an American political activist who was a member of the Black Liberation Army (BLA).
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde was an American writer, professor, philosopher, intersectional feminist, poet and civil rights activist.
August Wilson
August Wilson was an American playwright who grew up in Pittsburgh's Hill District and made significant contributions to modern theater.
bell hooks
bell hooks was an American author and social activist who made significant contributions to feminist theory.
Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King was an American author, activist, and civil rights leader.
Franco Harris
Franco Harris was an American football running back who played in the National Football League for 13 seasons, primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Fred Hampton
Fred Hampton was an American civil rights leader and deputy chairman of the Black Panther Party’s Illinois chapter who formed the city of Chicago’s first “Rainbow Coalition.”
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He became the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century.
James Baldwin
James Arthur Baldwin was an American writer and civil rights activist. He garnered acclaim for his work across several forms, including essays, novels, plays, and poems.
Langston Hughes
James Mercer Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. One of the earliest innovators of the literary art form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Malcom X
Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a lead figure in the civil rights movement who helped organize the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist.
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Anita Chisholm was an American politician who, in 1968, became the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress.
Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison is a celebrated author whose work largely explores the Black experience in America.
The Four F's of Racial Anxiety
Learn more about racial anxiety and and answer reflection questions.
Implicit Bias and Structural Racism
Learn how implicit bias impacts structural racism.
Racial Equity Consciousness Learning Community
Learn about the key components of a Racial Equity Consciousness Learning Community.
Racial Equity Consciousness
What is Racial Equity Consciousness? Learn more here!
Tree Model of Racism
Learn more about the tree model of systemic racism, inspired by the iceberg model used in systems dynamics.
Tree Model of Antiracism
Learn more about the tree model of antiracism, inspired by the iceberg model used in systems dynamics.
Sphere 1: Recognizing Racial Oppression and Advancing Racial Liberation
Learn how recognizing racial oppression connects to the advancement of racial liberation
Sphere 2: Examining Racial Identities and Addressing Racial Biases
What does it take to truly examine your racial identity while addressing bias? Learn more here!
Sphere 3: Embracing Racial Diversity and Growing Racial Literacy
Learn how to embrace racial diversity and grow your racial literacy
Sphere 4: Building Racial Empathy and Enhancing Racial Stamina
Building racial empathy involves developing a deep, emotional understanding to the experiences of people from different backgrounds. Learn more here!
Sphere 5: Acknowledging Racial Trauma and Fostering Racial Healing
Learn how to acknowledge racial trauma and foster racial healing.
Sphere 6: Gauging Racial Inequity and Championing Racial Justice
Learn how to gauge racial inequity and champion racial justice.