Happy Juneteenth! The artists at Merci Tattoo are offering a limited selection of flash free of cost to members of the African Diaspora in the Twin Cities. The flash will be booked first come first served HERE AT NOON TODAY. One per person please!
Once you have reserved your flash, we will contact you to get you onto the schedule over the next few months.
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PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to tattoo everyone that we want to! Please watch for further events if we aren’t able to tattoo you this time.
Much LOVE-
Emilie, Lauryn, Lana, Kaily, Joy and Erin
♥️

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At Merci Tattoo we are committed to addressing the long and persistent anti-Black history that is embedded in westernized tattoo practices. It is important to recognize that the origins of tattooing are far from the white washed spaces we see today in America and through our Instagram feeds. We honor and uplift the deep roots of tattooing that are sacred to indigenous cultures.


Our shop believes we all have a role to play in helping dismantle this systemic exclusion that has gone on for far too long. It is our goal to offer intentional and increased access to the Black community as a part of our work as tattoo artists.


As we enter into this commitment, we understand that this must be a continuous and active practice. We also know this will not transform the conditions for Black people in the Twin Cities. Rather, we see this as the first steps of getting into the practice of using our access to make our corner of tattooing less harmful for Black folks.


We are grateful to the Black community in many ways. Especially to those who continue to extend vulnerability and trust with us on this journey!


Thanks to Stacy Wells, Tann @inkthediaspora, @junauda and @justin__universe for trainings and conversations.

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