Black Men Flower Project

02/24/2026

I’m extremely thankful to this panel for their sincerity and the thought provoking conversation with Mayowa Tomori at his Truth + Memory Mixtapes Event at the Santa Fe Community Gallery.

I specifically want to honor and acknowledge Mr.Joe Powdrell for recovering his flowers for the first time in his life, and for being the catalyst of that moment.

Other BMFP floral recipients include: Cedric Roberson Jr. and Mayowa Tomori.
us floral recipients include: Shirley Ann Griffin-Martin, Rita Powdrell, and Professor Marsha Hardeman.

Happy Black History Month!

01/23/2026

I’m looking for folks to donate time, flowers, or money. That’s the caption. Check our link in bio contribute 🌻

01/22/2026

Extremely honored for Black Men Flower Project to be honored by the NM MLK Jr. Commission for keeping Dr. King's dream alive!

The New Mexico Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission is proud to honor Black Men Flower Project, founded by Robert Washington-Vaughns, as the 2026 Livin’ the Dream Award recipient.

The Livin’ the Dream Award recognizes individuals and organizations who embody Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through service, equity, nonviolence and community uplift. Since establishing roots in New Mexico, Black Men Flower Project has uplifted Black men and boys through intentional acts of beauty and care, challenging stereotypes, restoring dignity and strengthening community.

This award is community-driven: nominations are submitted by the public, reviewed by commissioners and finalized by the officers of the Commission.

Please join us in celebrating Black Men Flower Project and their powerful commitment to living Dr. King’s dream every day.

12/29/2025

Before the year ends. I’d like thank Jerome and team over at for the coverage of my first art show in Santa Fe, New Mexico, “Free Our Flowers”. During their coverage made this arrangement on the fly.

Never in a million years did I think I would be surrounded by so many amazing and talented Black men, let alone giving them flowers in gratitude and celebration.

That’s all I got. ♥️

10/15/2025

“I learned at an early age that what we were doing in the choir was just as important as the preacher. It was a ministry in itself. We could stir the pot.” — D’Angelo

10/14/2025

Free Our Flowers: Part 1 of 8

Back in January I had my first gallery show in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I never posted the images online.I wanted to wait until the website, webstore, prints, etc were ready. But order, timing, rhythm, capitalism, is just an excuse to wait your turn when there’s no line. Tomorrow may never come.

Therefore, I present: Reclamation of Voice (2024). Santa Fe musician, producer, and rapper had a closed door conversation on getting voice out in a city that tries to silence hip hop. That loves our culture and words, but hates us.

This photo series melds the stories of 7 black men and boys. The false narratives that they fight and overcome every day and showcases their truths in flowers.

Photo and concerpt by me ()
With additional support and ideation by:
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09/17/2025

A week or two go a met I brother through this app . Conversation as brief, but he had never received flowers before. I said, “say less 😂”. Little did I know this brotha is a community activist, therapist, and mental health advocate and has a list of black men in his life and community that deserve flowers.

Not only that but we’re in talks to host the 5 year anniversary of Black Men Flower Project together come April. I’m thankful for this platform for the reach it’s given me to connect and find amazing men like this doing the work behind the curtains.

Also thankful to for supplying the stems! 😁

We got a few more surprises this month as we prepare for hibernation. As always, thus FlowersToo

09/13/2025

It's Sign Up Time!!
Reserve your spot for Robert Washington-Vaughns, founder of the Black Men Flower Project, on SEPTEMBER 19th for his talk on the theme of BLOSSOM 🌼

✨ FREE tickets are first come/first served
https://creativemornings.com/talks/blossom-with-robert-washington-vaughns

In his talk, he’ll share how art, capitalism, and mental health reshaped his definition of what it means to truly blossom—and how petals can teach us powerful lessons in resilience, liberation, and renewal.

📍 At the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in the Muñoz-Waxman Gallery space!

🚗 Free parking is available in multiple lots onsite.

Everyone is Creative ❤
🧡 Everyone is Welcome

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09/09/2025

Our speaker for September is Robert Washington-Vaughns, a multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker from Jordan-era Chicago.

A 2024 recipient of the Santa Fe Art and Culture's Inequity in the Arts grant, his most recent exhibition, Free Our Flowers (2025), explored the narratives of seven Black men and boys using flowers as a catalyst and frame for their testimonies.

Growing up in the lush, shaded concrete streets and shores of Chicago, Robert was influenced by the inner lives of his family, friends, and classmates that only protruded in storytelling, spoken word, and poetry. His artistic vision centers on echoing hushed voices and fostering community healing through nature.

Join us for his exploration of this month's theme, BLOSSOM 🌼

📍 FRIDAY, SEPT 19th 8:30 a.m.

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