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karenrobinovitz asked: How are artists impacting social justice and how can art drive conversation and change? While art starts conversations, how does it provide solutions?
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apocalypsegorl-deactivated20191 asked:
What preparations should be made in case DAPL returns or another environmental hazard posed by the government affects another region/group of people?
CTB: Continue to move forward together. I think we’ve all built relationships and created a lot for allies moving forward. we have to continue using the platform that Standing Rock has created. If it comes back to standing rock, we know what to do, and if it goes to other areas, we know how to help. I’ve noticed that people have started taking stands in their own communities. The message I would have is to continue to move forward together and use the platform that we have to continue to work together to devise ways to stop issues in other communities.
CIE: We just need to get woke and stay woke. Stay conscious with our spending, with the food we eat, everything, the way we get around. We are the beast. we use 20 mil barrels of oil every day. We’ve got to figure out a way to shift.
T: Make sure you know what media you’re following so that you get the right info, so that you know what the real story is.
About Ham4Progress
Ham4Progress is a community highlighting social justice causes, a gathering place for meaningful discussion, and a platform for organizations we want to support and progress we want to make. Run by a diverse collective of Hamilton cast members and staff, this is where we inspire our community, our fans, and ourselves to action.
Their Goals
- Highlight social justice causes
- Provide a platform for organizations we want to support
- Inspire our community to action
Ham4Progress Focus Areas
Education - Civic Engagement - Racial Justice - Gender Equality
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Happy Black History Month, Tumblr!
Black excellence should be celebrated 365 days a year—not just during February. That’s why #BlackExcellence365 was born exactly one year ago today. Since then, it’s been a year-round Tumblr celebration of Black artists, politicians, social justice advocates, musicians, and more.
There is no #BlackExcellence365 if there is no intersectionality. Last year Kawther Inuwa from Muslim Girl Army’s (@muslimgirlarmy) sat down to tell the community about her experiences in being a Nigerian Muslim woman who works as a social activist. 18 Million Rising (@18mr), an Asian American activist group, informed the world how the Asian American community can show solidarity with Black communities. Southerners On New Ground revealed how their pro-Black, pro-queer, pro-immigrant, and pro-worker organization were intent on helping LGBTQ+ visibility and safety in the Southern states in America.
Why stop now? Let’s kick off #BlackExcellence365 2020!
Black history is every day.
This isn’t just about honoring the past and celebrating the present, it’s about bettering the future, too. That’s why #BlackExcellence365 2020 will feature a number of Q&A Issue Times throughout the year. We’re partnering with a few leading organizations like Black Girls Vote (@blackgirlsvote), Planned Parenthood Action Fund (@ppaction), and 18 Million Rising (@18MR). Stay tuned here for the opportunity to ask these folks a question.
You can also look forward to Artist Spotlights that highlight Black artists on Tumblr who are doing incredible things. Aundre Larrow (@aundrelarrow) will reveal his experience as a photographer whose work focuses on Black bodies. Visual artist Gianni Lee (@giannilee) will give us an inside look at his experience in the art world.
If you’re a Black creative who wants to get featured in a reblog on one of our official Tumblrs like @art, @music, @fashion, @entertainment, @books, @gaming, @kpop, and @staff, let us know! Just tag your post #BlackExcellence365 so we can find it. This celebration means so much more if it includes you and your work.
Make sure to stay tuned on @action to see all of the upcoming highlights we couldn’t mention here yet. There are 52 weeks of #BlackExcellence365 2020 left, after all. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
Oh, and follow the #black history month to engage with what the Tumblr community is creating. Seeing the selfies, art, music, and everything else created by all of you is a real treat.
-Art by Creatr @saskdraws
We asked Illustrator, Cartoonist, and Sketchbook, Saskia Wariner:
What do you want in 2018 & how will you make it happen?–
After a year filled with “NO,” where hate and anxiety were waiting just around every corner at the next newsstand, I want 2018 to be a year about positive accomplishments. That’s why I say YES.
- YES to equality
- YES to social justice
- YES to environmental protection
- YES to LGBTQ rights
- YES to body positivity
- YES to the freedom of self-expression
- YES to education
- YES to healthy food choices
- YES to buying produce from small farms
- YES to making this 🌍 a better place to live for everyone
A little bit of positivity goes a long way. Spread the 💛!
Art Action Day is January 20. It’s an opportunity to speak up and commit to action in 2018. We’re asking you to post about your vision for 2018, and—more importantly—how you’re committing to making that future a reality. You can sketch, photograph, write—whatever!
Remember to tag your post #ArtActionDay and #WhatWillYouDo or submit your post to action.tumblr.com/submit.
Thanks so much for your questions. Do not forget the Syrian people. Or all the others that are oppressed. Stay engaged. Your voices matter. Your actions matter. Raise awareness. Raise funds. Raise your knowledge level. Beware of false prophets. Do what you can, when you can, with whatever you can. Stay woke. Be true. -Adnan Zulfiqar
Players across NFL kneel or raise their fists during the playing of the national anthem before their games to draw attention to police brutality against minorities and spur conversations about social justice.
🏳️🌈 Apply now to get $10,000 for your school! 🏳️⚧️
Over the past 2 years, we've granted over $1 million to students across the U.S. through our 50 States, 50 Grants, 5,000 voices initiative to help make their schools more welcoming for LGBTQ+ students.
And yup - we're doing it again.
Do you have an idea that would help make your school better for LGBTQ+ students? Maybe like building...
🟣 A gender-affirming closet
🟣 Your school's first Pride parade
🟣 An LGBTQ+ mural on campus
🟣 A safe space or community garden, or
🟣 Resources for your GSA club?
See some past projects from other students here for inspo.
We know that students know what they need most at their own schools - so middle and high school students across the U.S., DC, and territories can apply now through April 1 for one of our school grants to win up to $10,000 to actually make your project a reality!
The application, FAQs, and more are all available at 50states50grants.org.
Apply now through April 1 - can't wait to see what you all come up with.
We are so proud to be supporting @itgetsbetterproject's 50 States 50 Grants initiative this year—an initiative that seeks to uplift and empower LGBTQIA+ youth in high schools and middle schools in the US, Washington DC, and US territories. If that's you, you can apply now!
Join the 50 States 50 Grants newsletter for info on webinars they're running to help with the application process!