At Uprising Theater, we believe that art is a pillar of revolution. Inherently interactive, it forces society to engage with the perspectives of individual communities. From ten-story murals to fashion to photography, to dance, art elevates the voice of the people. As a Palestinian-American theater company, our mission has always been to amplify the voices of marginalized communities seeking social justice. As our society faces this exciting movement, we feel it imperative to play a role in passing the mic to Black voices.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us commission Black female and non-binary artists by donating on our GoFundMe Charity Page or by donating via PayPal through our website, selecting #BlackArtMatters in the drop-down menu.
Meet Brittanie Richardson. She is the founder and executive director of Art & Abolition, a non-profit which exists to heal, protect, and empower young girls who have survived sexual violence. Brittanie is our ninth feature in our #blackartmatters series, The Art of Revolution.
Read MoreMeet Tomi Tina & Jessico. As queer Black folx, they understand that BIPOC representation matters. It matters because in the artist community especially, BIPOC are rarely ever given the space to tell their own stories. Tomi Tina & Jessico are our eighth feature in our #blackartmatters series, The Art of Revolution.
Read MoreMeet Nambi E. Kelley. She is an actress, an award-winning playwright, and a staff writer for Season 3 of The Chi. Nambi is our seventh feature in our #blackartmatters series, The Art of Revolution.
Read MoreMeet Genevieve VenJohnson. She is an actor and vocalist. To be an artist, she seized every opportunity that came her way. Genevieve is our sixth feature in our #blackartmatters series, The Art of Revolution.
Read MoreMeet Eseosa Edebiri. She is a Nigerian American textile artist. Her work is a combination of digital and handmade processes, intended to tell her story and simultaneously create space for those around her whose identities are often compromised. Eseosa is our fifth feature in our #blackartmatters series, The Art of Revolution.
Read MoreMeet Brittany Harlin. She is a multi-disciplinarian artist, educator, writer, and award-winning choreographer, striving to pair body awareness and healing with the necessity and joy of dance. Brittany is our fourth feature in our #blackartmatters series, The Art of Revolution.
Read MoreMeet Faeth is a lover of poetry, and Shakespeare, a complete Theatre Nerd. Faeth is our third feature in our #blackartmatters series, The Art of Revolution.
Read MoreMeet Melanie Luyima. Born in Kampala Uganda, she is a self-taught fashion designer filled with a passion for designing and giving back to her community. Melanie is our second feature in our #blackartmatters series, The Art of Revolution.
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