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BLAC Stories: Phil Fresh Simpson – Artist
August 22, 2022 · Updated August 22, 2022·By B.J. Strawter, Jr.
Meet the gifted artist behind the BLAC History Month February 2021 cover of Vice President Kamala Harris. Detroit based artist, Phil “Fresh” Simpson founder of the Smile Brand. ? Shotbyspecs ? Jordan Causey #
August 22, 2022 · Updated August 22, 2022
Meet the gifted artist behind the BLAC History Month February 2021 cover of Vice President Kamala Harris. Detroit based artist, Phil “Fresh” Simpson founder of the Smile Brand. ? Shotbyspecs ? Jordan Causey #blacmagazine #blacklifeartsandculture #art #blacspotlight
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