Painting of a Black woman with dark skin looking forward, wearing a patterned top with a fried flower design and a floral headpiece, set against a light blue sky framed by a grey border. Original art by Zandile Tshabalala.

Original art by Zandile Tshabalala, private collection of Zuhairah Washington.

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— Zuhairah Washington
Zuhairah Washington, founder of the G.L.E.W. Foundation, smiling and sitting on a wooden staircase while wearing a brown leather top, blue jeans, and gold earrings.