Keedy Black

The cousin of beloved New Orleans bounce artist, Magnolia Shorty (1982-2010), Keedy Black has stepped up to help fill the void left in the wake of Shorty’s tragic death. Growing up in the Magnolia housing projects, Keedy was a gifted writer and poet. She now performs widely as a bounce emcee. Keedy is also a community organizer, helping to raise awareness about gun violence by leading protests and events in her community and beyond.