Tattoo Stories Amplifying Social Justice, Civil Rights and Family

Welcome to Episode 23 of Your Ink Story!

Our guest, tattooed trailblazer Whitney Knox Lee, is a voice for civil rights and social justice.

A former civil rights attorney now involved in social justice and DEI facilitation, Whitney is also the host of the Impostrix Podcast, where she brings listeners impactful conversations about what it's like to navigate the professional world as a person of color. From imposter syndrome to racial toxicity, she covers it all.

Whitney shares her personal tattoo stories, beginning from her first Kokopelli design, a sign of family unity she got at just 18, through to her impactful Lady Justice arm piece embodying her perspective on justice.

While sharing the story of her multi-demensional Lady Justice tattoo, Whitney reminds us of the history behind the lack of due justice in America for our Indigenous People, Black Americans, and our Asian Americans - who were incarcerated during World War II.

Tattoos can be an intimate expression of identity, values, and experiences, and Whitney’s are rich with complex meanings - from representing a connection with her estranged twin sister to an emblematic bird tattoo honoring her intriguing ancestral family name, “Sparrow.”

We also discuss the intimacy of getting tattoos and the importance of finding the right tattoo artist – especially for darker skin –  valuable info for those contemplating getting some ink of their own!

So, sit back and join us as we unwrap the sentinel stories Whitney has etched on her skin, transforming her life's journey into living art.

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Be sure to hop on over to Your Ink Story’s Instagram feed here to watch the video reel showcasing Whitney’s many INKspirational tattoos.

Shoutout to Brian Griffith at Social Skins Tattoos for Whitney’s beautiful Lady Justice artwork.

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Waving from Boston and wishing you a delicious day, everywhere you glow – cheers!

Ande ♥

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