The Artivists' Room

29/07/2022

You may have noticed we've been quiet on here lately, and haven't shared any new segments of the show. We’ve run into a few obstacles that have required us to take a moment to pause, catch our breath, and regroup. While we are on our pause we ask that you continue to engage with our past episodes of the show and share with those you think would be interested in our content. You can find the show at the link in our bio. We'll resume our IG Live + Freestyle Friday offerings in the second half of August. Set your reminders for 8/17 @ 3pm, we’ll see you on IG!

14/06/2022

Tomorrow! Join us right here on Instagram at 3:30 PM ET for an IG Live with our brilliant cohosts, BK () & ! 🥳

13/06/2022

We’re launching a new segment, Freestyle Friday! And we need your help to do it. This segment will act as our soapbox for the airways. Tell us what's on your spirit, what has your revolutionary heart vexed? Is there a new bill that you want folks to act on, have an essay you want to read an excerpt of or an actual 16-bar freestyle that expresses how you're relating to our current social and political moment? However you want to express it, we want to hear it! Bring the creative juices and let them flow here in The Artivists' Room! Submit at the link in our bio.

12/05/2022

The Artivists’ Room season 3 is HERE! Our first episode, “The Belly of the Beast was built on violence though…” features DSP Advisory Board Member, Tara Tee. Tara has garnered quite a bit of experience working against the systematic repression, from testifying at the UN Convention Against Torture to direct action and programmatic facilitation. Check out the latest episode to hear what she has to say about the efficacy of nonviolence in our movements. Available at the link in our bio and wherever you listen to podcasts!
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10/05/2022

Have you heard our latest episode, “The Belly of the Beast was built on violence though…”? This season, we’re doing things panel style and one of our first guests is “The Transformative Justice Therapist,” Adejare McMillan! Adejare is a speaker, author, poet, and organizer with a demonstrated background in the field of mental health. He had spent many years actively engaged in community activism, advocacy, and organizing specifically as a TJ Circle Keeper and Trainer. Check out our latest episode to hear his thoughts on nonviolence in our movements. Available here: https://soundcloud.com/the-artivists-room/bellyofthebeast/s-xo0qziuK0Bn?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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07/05/2022

S3 of The Artivists’ Room is HERE! On today’s episode, “The Belly of the Beast was built on violence though…,” our co-hosts speak with artists Tara Tee & Adejare McMillan. They explore the Six Principles of Kingian Nonviolence and whether it’s still a viable strategy in today’s movements. Check it out: https://bit.ly/TAR_bellyofthebeast
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06/05/2022

New season, new style, and new co-host! On season 3 of the podcast, our host BK () will be joined alongside St. James Valsin! St. James is an artist and community advocate born and raised in Miami, FL. He has been holding down the audio for The Artivists’ Room for the last two seasons, and we’re so excited for our audience to meet him in this new role! First ep drops tomorrow at 12pm ET! Make sure to show our co-hosts some love 🎉

29/04/2022

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! At 1pm ET/10am PT, join us on zoom for a celebratory launch party for season 3 🥳🎉 we’ve got for the sounds & some great artistry from & . And the celebration is FREE! What are you waiting for? RSVP at the link in our bio.

28/04/2022

TWO MORE DAYS until our celebratory launch party for season 3! We'll have sounds from DJ Hale, and performances from Johann C. Muñoz and St. James Valsin. Don't miss it! RSVP here!

Join us for a virtual launch party celebrating the start of the third season of The Artivists' Room!

22/04/2022

Have you RSVPd for our virtual launch party yet?! One week from tomorrow! Join us to celebrate season three of The Artivists’ Room. We’ll have DJ Hale providing the tunes as well as performances from & . And its FREEEEEEE! RSVP here: http://tars3launch.eventbrite.com 🥳

18/04/2022

The Artivists’ Room is coming BACK! Join us on April 30th at 1pm ET/10 am PT for a virtual launch party to celebrate season 3. Featuring sounds by DJ Hale, and work from artists Johann C. Muñoz and St. James, you don’t wanna miss this! And it’s free! RSVP here: http://TARs3launch.eventbrite.com 🎈

22/11/2021

Have you listened to our latest episode of The Artivists’ Room yet? We spoke to multidisciplinary artist and organizer Rebel Betty Arte. Check out some of her brilliant art, and then join us in the room for a dope convo! ​​https://bit.ly/TAR_RebelBetty

20/11/2021

LIVE NOW! Today in the room, we’re talking to Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist and cultural organizer . We spoke about the influence of Chicago in her work, how she fell back in love with her art, the benefits of being multidisciplinary, and more. Check it out! https://bit.ly/TAR_RebelBetty

18/11/2021

Support this virtual event series hosted by and who was featured on season one of The Artivists’ Room! The next event is tonight at 7pm EST. |

Do you remember sitting on the carpet "criss-cross applesauce" while your teacher read to you? That’s the feeling Imagine in Color Read Aloud Series wants to rekindle for your family and community. The Imagine in Color Read Aloud Series is a cultural literacy initiative that brings awareness to the importance of diverse and inclusive literature while igniting the passion of reading and storytelling curated with youth of color in mind.

This virtual program features the award-winning children’s books series, Callaloo Kids, written by Marjuan Canady, which are brought to life by the professional actors of CFA's Repertory Theatre Company. The goal of this program is to introduce children to stories across the diaspora, connect with each other and have fun!

This is a free event, but donations are welcome! Funds raised will benefit the awesome work of the Canady Foundation for the Arts (CFA). A portion of proceeds will go towards donating CFA’s Callaloo Kids books to the children of The Homeless Playtime Project to help spread the joy of reading far and wide!

12/11/2021

On our latest episode of The Artivists’ Room, we spoke with Mo Desir. Mo is an arts activist striving to connect communities of all backgrounds to each other. Check out our convo at the link in our bio!
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08/11/2021

We had a powerful conversation with Mo Desir on our latest episode of The Artivists’ Room. Mo Desir is an arts educator and activist, and spoke to us about the ways she incorporates social justice and pushes against dominant education narratives with her students. She shared some of the powerful questions that shape her curriculum. Check out this dope convo: bit.ly/TARMoDesir

06/11/2021

Episode 13: Mo Desir & Black Humboldt - NOW LIVE! Check out our latest episode with arts activist, Mo Desir. We spoke about Mo’s work as an arts educator, her experience with Black community building, challenges she faced in her work, and more. Now available at the link in our bio, don’t miss it! https://bit.ly/TARMoDesir

25/10/2021

Have you listened to our new episode of The Artivists’ Room yet? We spoke with Chard Adio about his art blog , his motivation, some of the artists he’s been able to build community with, and how he puts himself into the work. Check it out at the link in our bio!
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23/10/2021

LIVE NOW: a new episode of The Artivists’ Room with art historian, art writer, and photographer Chard Adio! We spoke with Chard about his blog , where he centers the artist and shows folks that art is for everyone. Join us in the room with Chard! https://bit.ly/TARMemoirsbyChard

11/10/2021

Happy Indigenous People’s Day. How are you honoring and learning about indigenous practices today? We recommend listening to our last episode of The Artivists’ Room, featuring visual artist, filmmaker, performance artist, and land based Indigenous arts educator . We spoke with Melaw about her hide tanning practices, the journey of reclaiming Indigenous practices, and more. Check it out! https://bit.ly/TAR_Melaw

09/10/2021

A new episode of The Artivists’ Room is LIVE! Join us in the room with visual artist, filmmaker, performance artist, and land based Indigenous arts educator . We spoke about Melaw’s process of reclaiming indigenous practices, the documentary she is working on, what motivated her to get into this work, and more! Check it out: https://bit.ly/TAR_Melaw

28/09/2021

It’s important for Black folks to see ourselves as we imagine new worlds 🌍🪄That was a key part of the illuminating conversation we had with , author of the series, in our latest episode. Check it out at the link in our bio, then learn more about the series at authorarbingham.com.
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25/09/2021

Today we’re in the room with , author of the series! We spoke about the way he was shaped by the books he read as a youth, how the publishing industry pushed him into self publishing, and more. Check it out at the link in our bio! https://bit.ly/TAR_AB

21/09/2021

Today marks ten years since the ex*****on of Troy Davis
On September 21st 2011, the state of Georgia executed Troy Davis, despite a strong innocence case and a massive global campaign fighting for his life. In the decade since Troy's murder, the movement against the death penalty and state violence that Troy and his family helped build has only grown. Troy's family members and countless supporters continue to do this work in his name, as he asked them to.

The virtual commemoration will include a welcome from Kimberly Davis (Troy's sister), a sneak peek of the I Am Troy Davis documentary film currently in production, as well as a discussion featuring De'Jaun Davis-Correia, Thenjiwe McHarris, Marc Lamont Hill, Delia Perez Meyer, and Kalonji Jama Changa. The discussion will be moderated by Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of Democracy Now!

Ahead of the event check out our conversation with the Davis Family about Troy's life and legacy, live now!

Register for tonight's event and join us! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ten-years-on-the-legacy-of-troy-davis-continues-tickets-170179217621

16/09/2021

Calling all theatremakers! Have you listened to our latest episode with yet? Don’t miss out on this conversation about the powerful arts renaissance they’re seeding. https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/in-the-room-with-the-ujima-company/id1510361254?i=1000535019108

15/09/2021

Ujima Company Inc. (UCI) is a multi-ethnic and multicultural professional theatre whose primary purpose is the preservation, perpetuation and performance of African American theatre by providing working opportunities for established artists and training experience for aspiring artists. We spoke with them about what it means to work as a collective, the role of art in shaping futures, and much more. Check it out at the link in our bio!
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15/09/2021

Ujima Company Inc. (UCI) is a multi-ethnic and multicultural professional theatre whose primary purpose is the preservation, perpetuation and performance of African American theatre by providing working opportunities for established artists and training experience for aspiring artists. We spoke with them about what it means to work as a collective, the role of art in shaping futures, and much more. Check it out! https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/in-the-room-with-the-ujima-company/id1510361254?i=1000535019108

13/09/2021

When love and justice is guiding everything you do, you’ll always be on the right path. We had a great conversation in the room with about what guides their work and how they’re building at this moment. Check it out! https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/in-the-room-with-the-ujima-company/id1510361254?i=1000535019108
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