ARTIVISM /CRAFTIVISM

"ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER"

Amos Koffa (they/them)

Amos Koffa is a fierce LGBTQ+ advocate and current social work major at Rutgers University. Amos uses their voice to bring awareness to social injustices through written and spoken word poetry. 

This poem is titled “All Black Lives” and it stemmed from society’s lack of recognition of the injustices faced by trans women of color and their exclusion from feminism and Black Lives Matter. 

IF WE WANT THE WORLD TO BE MORE BEAUTIFUL, KIND, AND JUST, THEN OUR ACTIVISM SHOULD BE BEAUTIFUL, KIND AND JUST.

- Sarah Corbett

Artivism and Craftivism are both variations of the use of creative arts to advocate for social change. It can be loud and public- like a flash mob or an art installation. It can also be quiet and private like embroidery or poetry. Sarah Corbett cites the potential for craftivism to make space for introverted activists. Her talk, Activism Needs Introverts highlights the importance of building inclusive activist environments to ensure we can prevent burnout and highlight creativity. 

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Explore below to find different examples of artivism/craftivism, resources, and reflections from other activists