BORN RICH: BLACK AS MY SOUL
Born Rich:
Black as my Soul
A visual storytelling series celebrating the richness, resilience, and radiance through photography and film.
This work reimagines representation by showcasing Black Creatives in Charlotte as royalty, visionaries, and cultural architects - capturing their essence with the care and complexity it deserves.
Rooted in the belief that representation matters, the series reclaims narratives and honors both ancestral greatness and contemporary excellence.
Through cinematic portraits, interviews, and artistic staging, this project aims to shift how Black beauty, strength, and soul are seen - by us and by the world.
Discover the Stories Behind the Images
Watch the interviews below to explore the voices and journeys featured in Born Rich: Black As My Soul.
Will White
“Black Beauty lives for me in its resilience…”
Kenya K. Templeton
“I was born rich because I come from a rich heritage…I have very intelligent genes that run through my body”
Brenda Pinkston
“We are the mother of all mankind.”
Jamar Caldwell
“I’m the ruler of everything and everything has been giving to me by God.”
Michael Maxwell
“Honor the shoulders that you are standing on”
Bunny Gregory
“We have to be black together.”
Dweh Brown
“We were Born Rich”
Meet Dweh Brown
As the visionary behind Homebase Films and the creator of Born Rich – Black As My Soul,
I use photography and videography to celebrate the richness of Black identity.
This work is rooted in truth, legacy, and creative excellence—capturing the raw, the regal, and the revolutionary.
With every frame, I aim to honor the beauty, complexity, and resilience of our stories,
turning lived experience into visual poetry that uplifts and endures.
CIAF SEPT 1 - 30
30 days. 200+ events. Endless creativity.
Contact us.
Homebasemg@gmail.com
(919) 685-7780
736 N. College St
Homebase Studios #49
Charlotte, NC 28202