Internationally recognized Savannah-based photographer and visual artist Emerald Arguelles' work is a testimony to and celebration of the importance of black lives. Editor-in-chief of Ain't-Bad, an independent publisher of contemporary art, Emerald's work focuses on creating a space to honor and appreciate the black community. She talks about what she does through her images and projects, what she hopes to offer for others, working for NBC on 30 Rock, and how growing up in her mother's salon impacted her greater understanding of she sees the world and its messages.