Art as Resistance and Reclamation
In a world where capitalism forces us to do almost everything for profit — turning our passions, our stories, ourselves, into a commodity in order to survive, art as resistance and reclamation is powerful. Although there are still many that are skeptical when it comes to art having an important role in social justice work, many do see it as significant in activism. Many also think of it as being a healing part of reclaiming one’s own cultural and ancestral ways. But what exactly does this mean?
2022: The Year of the Community-Based Resolutions
It’s that time of year where people reflect on the past and set an intention to improve their future. In most cases, New Year’s resolutions are driven by self-improvement. What if, instead of focusing on personal achievement, white allies worked to emphasize already existing community-based initiatives? Not just in 2022.