18 Black Artists Showcased Their Powerful Work Front and Center at the US Open

Megan Lewis is a professional multidisciplinary illustrator who uses various mediums and bold colors to address social, historical, and cultural issues experienced by Black women. Lewis is also the creator of the wearable brand Blk Women Period. Her piece "Protect Blk Women Period" is part of an ongoing series that began in 2015 and captures her evolving experience as a Black woman living in America. "This piece showcases the neglect that society has towards making sure Black women are safe," she said. "We are tender and need to be protected at all costs."