The aims of the U.N. REDD (Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) program diverge sharply from its chilling effects. Designed to compel governments in developing countries to reduce carbon emissions, REDD also aspires to engage with the interests...
Staceyann Chin is a fulltime mother, writer, performer, and activist. She identifies as Caribbean and Black, Asian and lesbian, woman and resident of New York City. Widely known as co-writer and original performer in the Tony award winning, Russell Simmons Def Poetry...
The Beat Making Lab are Stephen Levitin aka Apple Juice Kid and Pierce Freelon. Stephen Levitin aka Apple Juice Kid is a producer, DJ and drummer. He is an eight-time beat battle champion who has produced singles for Mos Def, Camp Lo, Wale and MC Lyte. Sponsored by...
Founded by Ann Daramola, the Signifying Power collective brings together artists and creators from all walks of life to deliver quality training for campaigns, movements, and organizations. Around topics of power, gender, art, education, governance and their many...
“The artivist (artist +activist) uses her artistic talents to fight and struggle against injustice and oppression – by any medium necessary. The artivist merges commitment to freedom and justice with the pen, the lens, the brush, the voice, the body, and the...
