The Black Renaissance: The DMV Edition Vol. 2 — book cover
Vol. 2 — The DMV Edition

The BlackRenaissance

More than a coloring book — an invitation to learn, reflect, create, and celebrate the legacy of the DMV through art.

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About the Book

Preserving culture. Honoring legacy.

The DMV is rich in Black history, culture, innovation, and excellence. From arts, education, athletics, fashion, entrepreneurship, and global movements, The Black Renaissance: DMV Edition celebrates the people, places, and stories that continue to shape our communities.

More than just a coloring book, it's an opportunity to learn, reflect, create, and celebrate the legacy of the DMV through art.

After the incredible success of The Black Baltimore Renaissance, this journey continues — the movement carried forward with Vol. 2, illustrated by Rik "Rikasso" Holden.

What's Inside

Six themes. One legacy.

Arts & Culture

The creative legacy of the DMV — galleries, murals, and movements born from the region.

Education

The institutions and educators who shaped generations across Washington, Maryland, and Virginia.

Athletics

Local athletes and the courts, courts, and fields where DMV excellence was built.

Fashion & Enterprise

Fashion is art — the entrepreneurs and designers turning DMV style into global movements.

Behind the Book

Created for the culture.

Author

Darryl "BigWhite" Salley

Co-creator of The Black Renaissance series (@bigwhite), continuing the movement that began with The Black Baltimore Renaissance — dedicated to preserving culture and honoring legacy across the DMV.

Author

Devin Wilkins

Co-creator of The Black Renaissance series and founder of Meeting Where You Are (@meetingwhereyouare), bringing The DMV Edition to life through storytelling that inspires the next generation to learn, reflect, and create.

Illustrated by

Rik "Rikasso" Holden

Instagram: @Rikasso

The Black Renaissance — Vol. 2

The DMV Edition

Releasing July 26, 2026
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