PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTBlack Don’t Crack
We reinterpreted the adage
‘Black don’t crack.’
Seize the Awkward is on a mission to normalize mental health conversations among teens. So we sought the help of a queen who has reckoned with her own anxiety: Megan Thee Stallion. Over the past few years, Megan has spoken openly about her struggles, challenging the narrative that Black women always have to be strong. With director Ewurakua Dawson, we made a film to show how the pressure to appear strong can make even the toughest person crack.
As seen in Rolling Stones, CNN, Upworthy, and CBS News.
-
Contributions: Creative Development, Writing & Art
I left Droga5 before we shot. I owe the finished product to:
-
ECD: Kevin Brady
CD: Courtney Richardson
Senior Art Director: Jason Gan
Senior Copywriters: Ant Tull, Chris Thomas
Art Directors: Pei Chi Teh, Martha Gill
Copywriters: Lida Tozzi, Julia David Heydemann
Producer: Charlotte Stirrup -
Director: Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah
-
Anthem Awards: Best Influencer Collaboration (Gold)
Anthem Awards: Health Film (Silver)
Mosaic Awards: Innovative Narrative Award Winner