I've always loved the Statue of Liberty. She has stood tall since 1886, representing the ideals of democracy. I believed that my whole country stood behind her proudly as she welcomed diverse and vulnerable populations to Liberty Island (Elis Island). In fact, my own relatives came through Elis Island in search of a better life where they could be free of persecution around 1900. But in 2020, I opened my eyes to the truth of rampant injustice and inequality in America. This illustration expresses the emotions I have been feeling and how I think Lady Liberty must feel about the problems we have in the United States today.
Though we can't change the past, we can help change the future. We can all do better raising our voices and using our talents. Power to the people! Let's amplify the message-- no one is free until everyone is free. Equal rights are human rights. Black Lives Matter.
DONATION HISTORY
2020 - 2022 donations went to the NAACP
2022-2025 donations went to the ACLU. The change was made because I am especially concerned about the equal rights, trans rights, and redistricting of Voting Rights that are especially affecting people of color and I wanted to open up the focus and inter-sectionalism.
2026 donations go to Indivisible, an organization working to fight fascisim. As rights are challenged, the groups mentioned above are part of the groups that Indivisible unites in making change. I have found Indivisible to be a powerful activator and organization.
The ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/
The NAACP:https://blackvoiceschangelives.org/
Indivisible: https://indivisible.org/
