Artivism and Human Rights: Building Solidarity Through Creative Resistance

Join the Human Rights Program for live music with Brass Solidarity and a panel discussion with other activists on artivism and creative resistance to state violence. In the context of rising authoritarianism and anti-rights activism, what can the human rights community learn from community members in the creative and fine arts, technology, and communications fields? Together we’ll explore creative tactics that build community solidarity while advancing justice and rights.

Brass Solidarity is a collective of musicians, activists, and community members using their sound as a voice for justice. They perform as a sonic occupation to heal, spread joy, inspire hope, and share love while dismantling white supremacy and oppressive constructs. They were birthed from the movement for Black Liberation in George Floyd square, meeting there weekly as a continuous offering to the community. The music is by the people and for the people as a passionate campaign to celebrate community, educate, and uplift marginalized groups.

Panel Speakers

Meena Natarajan is a playwright and director and the Artistic and Executive Director of Pangea World Theater, an international ensemble space that creates at the intersection of art, equity and social justice. Meena has co-curated and designed many of Pangea World Theater’s professional and community-based programs.

Dipankar Mukherjee is a professional director originally from Calcutta, India with a 25-year history of directing. He is the Artistic Director of Pangea World Theater and received the 2023 McKnight Distinguished Artist Award.

Jazz Hampton is CEO & General Counsel of TurnSignl, an app service specifically designed to protect drivers’ rights and de-escalate the now tense and always potentially deadly traffic stop situation. the app will connect you to attorneys with expertise in local traffic laws and who are also trained in de-escalating these interactions with law enforcement.