Art 4 Equality Artist Gallery

Harper Dhadde

Harper Dhadde was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She writes, produces, and records music that can simply be described as nostalgic. Her bedroom pop discography is available on all streaming platforms.

Check out her work here: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/73Ismm5gRbq03HZtmX0xSQ?si=TMmOmBlGQb-9eoUCWBpJMQ

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/harper-dhadde/1504824796

Follow her on Instagram: @harperdhadde

Helena Donato-Sapp

Helena Lourdes Donato-Sapp is a 14-year-old activist, scholar, artist, and speaker who believes that it is urgent for young people like her to understand and be empowered to confront critical issues like anti-Blackness, ableism, Queerphobia, misogyny, and climate change, among so many others. She is an activist for social, economic, and environmental justice who understands that activism is as much a fight as it is the pursuit of peace and must always be inclusive and intersectional. Guided by her experience, family values, and intersecting identities, her work as a teen scholar-activist is currently focused on Disability Justice, anti-bullying, Black girlhood, and decolonizing education. She has published academic chapters and articles in books and peer-reviewed journals and magazines, exhibited art in museums, and spoken to audiences nationwide. She has presented in major academic conferences and is a sought-after keynote speaker. Most notably, she has delivered multiple keynotes in her partnership with the National Education Association, the largest labor union in the nation with over 3 million members, and its subsidiary state associations.

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Find out more about Helena at https://www.helenalourdes.com

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Follow her on Instagram: @helenadonatosapp

Marianina

Born and raised in Mexico, Marianina is not afraid to use her music to speak up. She based herself in LA only a couple years ago, but her work goes all the way back to the 90’s in her hometown Colima, in the west coast of Mexico, where she performed musical theatre since the age of 9 and published short stories and poems in local magazines. Marianina's work is embedded with her intense personal journey, as she is a self-taught musician who, like many other fellow latinos, had to cross the border to be close to family and to be able to pursue her dreams. Her work has inspired action from other artists and activists to join her in solidarity with causes like the women led revolution of Iran, the right to safe abortion, and many others. Her commitment to social justice has earned her a loyal following in platforms like Instagram and TikTok. She released five more songs in 2022 and is currently working on her EP “Suavecita y Peligrosa”, a latin urban pop influenced by her tropical roots and cultural ambiguity, in which she fearlessly unleashes her characteristic upbeat music and unapologetic lyrics.

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Follow her on Instagram: @supermarianina

Hamoon, The Human

Hamoon, the Human is a cultural diplomat, sound alchemist, and artivist born from the Afshari & Gilaki tribes of Iran, raised in Tehran, and now living in the US, utilizing his Western privileges to preserve, progress, and uplift the cultures and people of the East. As a seasoned performer, multi instrumentalist, and composer, Hamoon provides a holistic performance experience and encapsulates the presentness of an audience, achieving oneness and unity for all.

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Follow him on Instagram:  @HamoonTheHuman

Deuce (Kaori)

Deuce is a San Diego based dj originally hailing from San Jose. Growing up in the Bay Area, she draws inspiration from her diverse upbringing being first generation Japanese-American. Drawn by the pulsating ecosystem of the dance floor, she eventually found her calling on the opposite side of the dj booth. Here is where she is committed to creating a safe space where people can have fun and be themselves free of judgment; A place where people from all backgrounds can come together and unite under the same love for electronic music.

Check out her work here: https://soundcloud.com/deuce_c

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Follow her on Instagram: @deuce_c

Laura Cerna

Laura was born in Hollywood California to hard working immigrant Mexican parents.

Following in her mother’s entrepreneurial footsteps she manages and owns her own salon business in Carson CA. In addition, she holds a B.S. in Nutritional Science and is a professional singer songwriter. Her passion for music was born the moment she could speak and walk; influenced by regional Mexican singers, as well as Latin American artists. She's always happy to perform and emit emotions through her singing.

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Follow her on Instagram: @LauraChristina.music

Gustavo

Born in the South Bay, music has always been a part of who Gustavo is. As an orchestra
kid since the 4th grade, it was in high school where he began to create a path for himself
by switching to guitar. It was during his college years that he began to craft his unique
sound and musical perspective both sonically and lyrically. Using a blend of Latin
rhythms, rock/ punk attitude, and his unique perspective.

Follow him on Instagram: @Gusbus829

Hector

Hector Ortiz is a detribalized Purepecha descendant, Queer Artivist, and Abolitionist who
uses music as a medicinal medium for the spirit.  Hector is a child of immigrants who
was born and raised in Tongva Territory, modern day Long Beach.  As a Long Beach
local, Hector elevates his community by addressing social Justice issues and using his
cello as a tool to dismantle systems of oppression.

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Follow him on Instagram: @Cello_azul

Linden & Leela

Linden and Leela, 17, are a pair of musicians who are top students at School of Rock. Leela is a keyboardist & guitarist, and Linden is a lead & rhythm guitarist. These kids are not only devoted to their musicianship, but are also pursuing academic excellence by earning college credits while in high school.

Zoe Nicholson

Artist, author and activist. Her life’s devotion is the advancement of women and girls. Her obsession is Miss Alice Paul and the Equal Rights Amendment. Zoe a B.A. in Theology, Quincy University, 1969 and a M.A. in Ethics, USC, 1975. CA. She began her professional life teaching high school for five years. In 1976, she opened and operated The Magic Speller Bookstore, a women’s bookstore in Newport Beach. In 1982, she joined six women at the Illinois state capital to publicly fast in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. Her memoir, from Lune Soleil Press, “The Hungry Heart: A Woman’s Fast for Justice,” recounts her 37 days fasting in the torrent of the fight for the ERA. In January 2019, she was featured on PBS’ We’ll Meet Again with Anne Curry. 2022, Zoe is featured in the film, Still Working 9 to 5, starring Parton, Fonda and Tomlin. Zoe’s one woman show, Tea with Alice and Me, tells the story of Alice Paul, architect of the 19th Amendment and the Equal Rights Amendment as well as Zoe’s life as an activist.

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To learn more, check out: https://www.zoenicholson.com/

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Follow her on Instagram: @onlinewithzoe

Kane Durham

As a queer activist, feminist, and community organizer, Kane's journey is defined by a commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowering the voices of the LGBTQ+ community.  Kane serves at the helm of Pride at the Pier, steering the organization's vision to create a revolutionary coalition of LGBTQ+ voices in Orange County politics. His leadership comes at a pivotal moment, striving to ensure that local politics resonate with the diverse  perspectives of the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond his role as a community organizer, Kane is also a passionate writer, using his words to channel his experience as an out and proud trans man. His pen weaves narratives of resilience, pain, and acceptance, creating a space for unheard stories to be shared and celebrated. In Kane's world, advocacy is not a choice but a way of life. His journey inspires us to stand boldly, speak loudly, and work collaboratively for a future where every LGBTQ+ individual feels seen, heard, and represented.

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Follow him on Instagram: @kane_in_socal

Becca Gottbetter

In 2022 Rebecca Gottbetter received her BFA in Theatrical Set Design from Ithaca College. After moving back home to LA, Becca picked up a camera and started documenting the world around her. Becca’s passion for capturing moments stems from being able to tell stories through the lens, as well as it giving an opportunity to connect with the community around her. Photography is the closest means we have to seeing the world through her eyes. Combining their various passions, Becca and Liza have decided to create a publication called The Kore which will be launching at the beginning of 2024. This project will allow the duo to report on how artists find their passion, support small businesses, and shine light on organizations that are supporting important causes.

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Follow her on Instagram: @beckshotz & @thekorepub

Liza Kushnir

Liza Kushnir is a recent graduate from CSUN, where she studied Entertainment Media Management. At school she was on the board of the Alliance For Women in Entertainment and the American Marketing Association. Over the years she has gained experience and grown in fields such as publicity, radio, events, and photography. Now she is choosing to focus on journalism to be able to give a platform for important stories and unique individuals. Combining their various passions, Becca and Liza have decided to create a publication called The Kore which will be launching at the beginning of 2024. This project will allow the duo to report on how artists find their passion, support small businesses, and shine light on organizations that are supporting important causes.

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Follow her on Instagram: @liz.kushnir & @thekorepub

Ty Stevensen

Ty Stevenson or Tyler Stevenson, Videographer/ Photographer and Editor planning making big changes for our world and communities around the world. Art has been my passion since I was 5 and to see where I am in life, continuing to grow mindfully and spiritually.

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Follow him on Instagram: @tyler.nicholas.stevenson

Zeus Stunna

Zeus Stunna, a Bronx native, found his purpose in LA, emerging from homelessness to champion social justice. As a devoted Artivist United member, he inspires through music and fashion, igniting change and standing as a big brother to many. Proudly devoted to his siblings, Zeus exemplifies the heart of our movement.

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Follow him on Instagram: @zeusstunna

Marteverick Shears

Marteverick Shears, a Memphis-born filmmaker and Navy veteran, stands at the intersection of storytelling and artivism. A summa cum laude graduate in Film Production & Cinematography from The Los Angeles Film School, Marteverick brings a unique perspective to the world of visual narratives.

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Follow him on Instagram: @pressedoutmedia

John Broadway

John Kwesi Broadway hails from Los Angeles, CA and is a filmmaker, community organizer and proud artivist. In 2022 he founded Artivists United as a way to merge his filmmaking and social justice aspirations. John is currently in a Specialized Journalism (Arts & Culture) Master’s Program at USC where he is working on two documentaries and continuing to learn how to advance social justice through media and storytelling.

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Follow him on Instagram: @mr_broadway820

Bob Burtch

Bob Burtch has spent his life in beloved Long Beach: born and raised, educated and a CSULB graduate, with his career spent at Boeing. Bob’s greatest achievement is his four awesome kids. Since retiring, Bob spends his time drawing, traveling (Iceland, Cuba, Peru, Scotland) and frustrating himself on the golf course. He is honored to contribute work to this great cause!

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Follow him on Instagram: @burleybob3

AnaBobaTea

AnaBobaTea or Daniel Chung is a 20 year old Malaysian Student Nurse. He identifies as a Queer, Intersex and Interracial Eurasian man. As someone of Eurasian descent, he has always felt lost in Southeast Asia and his struggles with gender expression during his teens became a source of turmoil that he used in his art. AnaBobaTea's art focuses on the rigidness of metal and perpetuity of plastic in robots made in the male form as well as the delicate temporal existence of flowers. Bright saturated colors with sharp and expressive strokes in his artwork represent AnaBobaTea and his positive outlook.

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See more of his work at: https://anabobatea.carrd.co/#

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Follow him on Instagram: @anabobatea

Stephanie Caporaso

My name is Stephanie. I’m from Southern California, mostly grew up in San Clemente. I’m an artist at heart. I’ve been painting and drawing since I was a kid. My main subjects are women and women that inspire me. I try to incorporate emotions I feel through my medium and express the beauty of women. Enjoy.

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Follow her on Instagram:  @s_irisc

Artists4ERA

Artists 4 ERA are raising awareness of the effort to add gender equality to the U.S. Constitution with the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Artists across the country are creating fresh, new and exciting imagery for the ERA movement. The visuals are current, inclusive and responsive to today’s efforts toward equality for all.

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To see their art visit: https://artists4era.org/

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Follow them on Instagram: @artists4era