Arts and Activism

Photo of the artist, Latina woman with tattoos and black hair posing in her studio with artwork behind her
Miriam Zoila Pérez  Jan 11, 2018 10:00AM EST

'Next World Tarot' is the Tarot Deck of Your Apocalyptic Dreams

Queer Latina artist Cristy C. Road’s new deck uses original illustrations of queer people of color to create an otherworldly tool for reflection and intuition.
Michelle Alexander in black jacket and grey shirt, holding black microphone; Jesse Williams in blue suit and white shirt, holding black microphone
Sameer Rao  Jul 15, 2016 12:54PM EDT

Michelle Alexander, Jesse Williams to Feature at Inaugural 'Many Rivers To Cross' Festival

Sankofa.org, the human rights organization founded by musician and longtime activist Harry Belafonte, just announced the new arts and social justice festival.
Chance the Rapper in blue sweater and blue jeans, wearing black baseball cap with white "3" on the front, sitting on red chair with projection screen and brown and black pattern behind him
Sameer Rao  Jun 3, 2016 2:05PM EDT

WATCH: Chance The Rapper Speaks Truth on Art, Activism and the Music Industry

The “Coloring Book” rapper sat with writer Bakari Kitwana for an hour-long conversation at The University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.