Beyond the Hashtag—a conversation on using art and technology to combat the criminalization of our communities

The Ford Foundation hosted Beyond the Hashtag, a conversation on using art and technology to combat the criminalization of our communities livestreamed on the commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Tuesday 15 September at 7 p.m. EDT (New York) / 6 p.m. CDT (Chicago) / 4 p.m. PDT (San Francisco) / 23:00 GMT. 

The event will include performances and discussions with leading artist-activists whose powerful work calls for the safety, well-being and self-determination of LGBTQI and multiracial communities. 

This event is hosted by the part of the annual Word*Rock*&Sword festival— founded by renowned musician, producer, and Ford Foundation Art of Change fellow Toshi Reagon—the evening will feature a live performance by the acclaimed Cuban hip-hop group Krudas Cubensi. It will also include a conversation about how to build a transnational network of activists and technologists to advance LGBTQI human rights.

Along with host Toshi Reagon, speakers include the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice’s J. Bob Alotta, Streetwise and Safe’s Chris Bilal, and Millennial Activists United’s Ashley Yates.

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About HowlRound TV

HowlRound TV is a global, commons-based peer produced, open access livestreaming and video archive project stewarded by the nonprofit HowlRound. HowlRound TV is a free and shared resource for live conversations and performances relevant to the world's performing arts and cultural fields. Its mission is to break geographic isolation, promote resource sharing, and to develop our knowledge commons collectively. Participate in a community of peer organizations revolutionizing the flow of information, knowledge, and access in our field by becoming a producer and co-producing with us. Learn more by going to our participate page. For any other queries, email [email protected], or call Vijay Mathew at +1 917.686.3185 Signal/WhatsApp. View the video archive of past events.