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Rehearsing for the Revolution: Theater as a Tool of Democratic Imagination

NonProfit Quarterly

Theatre of the Oppressed (TO), a tool for artistic activism originating in Brazil and now practiced around the world, is one creative and timely strategy for political and social action. Through this process, TONYC helped to shape city policy and practice between 2013 and 2019. What’s Next?

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Taxes, Race, and Justice: Confronting “Quiet Violence” Against Black Americans

NonProfit Quarterly

Anger with this blatantly unjust system was partly responsible for galvanizing broader social action in the wake of Browns killing. Invest in Black Communities: Public policy must invest in public goods and services that benefit Black communities, such as education, healthcare, and affordable housing.