Whereas Hoops Artists’ Book

56 pages, 6” x 8.75”, Edition of 100

The “Whereas Hoops Artists’ Book” combines writing, drawing, digital collage, and archival research to highlight the rich history of basketball in St. Louis, reveal the longstanding racism present in the sporting landscape of Forest Park, and call for basketball courts to be built there. Copies were delivered to the Mayor of St. Louis, the Board of Aldermen, the Parks Department, and other local leaders to broaden the reach and impact of the project. In part due to the efforts of “Whereas Hoops”, outdoor basketball courts opened in Forest Park for the first time in the park’s history in July 2024.