<p>Today's episode features Khalil Osborne, a Jacksonville native photographer and graphic designer. From working in a photography studio to curating his own art, Khalil divulges the realities of being the one behind the lens --the many encounters with microaggressions, finding the motivation to keep exploring his artistic narrative. While his artistic exploration maintains personal upheavals, he claims his passion for art keeps him driven. &nbsp;A key point of emphasis Khalil reiterates is research; in a history ridden city, he truly belives our artistic journeys can alter their directions if we only invested more time to familiarize ourselves with the world we live in and how it came to be. Listen to today's episode as Khalil reveals the many beauties of Jacksonville our whitewashed perception often conceals.&nbsp;</p>

Johanna Moise for Janet Wilson

In 172, we interview 172 inspiring POC to commemorate the 172 reported black lives lost police brutality. We explore the themes of systemic racism and how it’s embedded within our culture. These galvanizing stories ground the audience in the realities many American minorities encounter. These same stories uplift our audience; they remind the audience that, despite the mechanisms of social norms squeezing them into an unnatural mold, human potential prevails. Their human potential reflects resilience. Their triumphs show how we can embody our own identities and attain our aspirations.