The Woman Behind BBP
Erin Douglas- the Visionary behind Black Burner Project.
Most have thought BBP was a big team of photographers, writers, influence and more. It’s been one woman- Since 2017 Erin has committed her time and gifts as a photographer and storyteller to solve a problem she thought desperately needed to be solved.
Black Burner Project- A multicultural movement driving inclusivity at Burning Man, travel, self exploration and radical expression through imagery and personal stories.
Erin Douglas is a travel and lifestyle photo journalist and 3 time burner. When the chance to attend burning man was presented to her, she didnt hesitate. That didnt mean she wasn’t nervous. The nerves of camping for the first time and possibly being the only person of color she would see out there for a week. Although she met other people of color, Erin saw the desperate need to document other Burners of Color and share their stories to create a space where the misconception that burning man was just for “white hippies” could be squashed. She wanted to a place where people of color could be seen because you definitely couldn’t find inspiration on the internet. Erin hoped her images would inspire other people to give Burning Man a shot, give truth to what burning man was really about, who it was for and show the beauty in it all- especially with a demographic not normally associated with Burning Man. And its working. Erin is now working to create a platform with a wealth of easy information for people to access, traveling art shows for the talented artist that go to Burning Man, expreineces and community.
What People Are Saying
“This brings joy to my heart. Ive never seen so many of
us on the playa.”
— Kevyn
“It was an amazing experience. Ive been going to Burning Man for 13 years it was beautiful to see everyone there- spreading the word about the gathering and seeing it happen was magic. Thank you!”
— Nikki
“I am absolutely in love with the work of black burner project and so thankful for it .”
— Marlon
Media
Essence Magazine
The Baltimore Sun
Travel Noire
Audacity Fest
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