How did illustrations embolden a community? How did caricatures, portraits, and parody empower a movement and terrify the FBI? And what can we learn from the art of Emory Douglas and the Black Panther newspaper about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow?This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today? Send us a note!_____The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com.Mentioned in this episode:Presented by... Des Moines Black Liberation MovementThis episode is presented by the Des Moines Black Liberation Movement. We believe that every Black life matters, and our movement recognizes and fights for the freedoms of said folx. All programs produced and piloted by DSM BLM are geared towards improving upon the lived experiences of Black people in our city, community, state, and further past imperialist lines. We stand in solidarity with groups working toward equity and radical love. Learn more and get involved at desmoinesblm.org or desmoinesblm on all socials.

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