Artist Souther Salazar describes what it was like to move to the rural town of Knights Ferry, California and finding the courage and inspiration to share his first zine by John Porcellino's King-Cat Comics.
DJ and creative powerhouse, Bobbito Garcia, breaks down the many uses of water, it's importance to our well being and the respect it deserves in our everyday life.
N'Dea Davenport of The Brand New Heavies shares her personal journey of overcoming uterine fibroids while raising awareness of the importance of getting proper health screenings.
Somali MC and musician K'naan shares his views on language as not only a tool for communication but also as a cultural carrier and its influence in the way we view ourselves and our surrounding environment.
Vancouver based 4Real co-founder, Sol Guy emphasizes the importance of dreams, our power to manifest them and ultimately how beneficial it is for us all to make them come true.
Alex Barck from Jazzanova concludes that the easiest and most efficient way to make a difference in our world is to teach our kids life lessons from an early age.
NYC artist + vigilante, Poster Boy explains the vision behind this persona, the importance of regaining control of your environment and generating change through creative expression.
The South African now Toronto based singer + songwriter Zaki Ibrahim, shares her views on the connections between love + art, and how L.O.V.E. is the origin of everything.
Erin Hirsh, the stylist responsible for Rhiana and Kanye West's wardrobe and fashions for the "Glow in The Dark Tour" shares her thoughts on the hipster phenomenon.
Grammy-nominated R&B / Soul singer + songwriter Wayna, uses her 120 seconds to vocalize her passion for making sure the epidemic of domestic violence ends within this generation.
North Carolina's Phonte, one half of Little Brother and Foreign Exchange, not only expresses his support for Chris Brown but also serves up some interesting career advice.
Writer, performer, and educator Chelsea Gregory observes how our relationship to our bodies symbolizes our relationship to our environment and how important it is for us to be still and listen to our bodies' needs.
Author of "PUT YOUR DREAMS FIRST: Handle Your [entertainment] Business," Thembisa S. Mshaka hopes for women's equality in all aspects of our society and offers a reminder that anything is possible.
With an impressive list of mixtapes under his belt, J. Period expands on the history of hip hop through the eyes of the DJ and breaks down how the mixtape is the last vestige of the culture.
Cacy Forgenie describes the many services and opportunities provided by the Rush Arts Gallery and Resource Center to artists and kids who would otherwise not have access or be given exposure.
The two artists behind the "Free Store," describe the generous systems working in our society in the form of alternative currencies and bartering, as well as in our personal lives through giving and accepting thoughtful gifts.
With his next film screening at Cannes, Dominican filmmaker Albert Xavier shares the wisdom that if you want to change the world, you need to change yourself first.
Award-winning chef, Wesley Genovart reminds us of the importance of staying socially conscious in our everyday lives especially given the amount of information, resources, and choices at our disposal.
Sport in Society's Eli A. Wolff describes how Olympism has helped him approach life holistically while activism has provided a value system based on humanistic and inclusive principles.
Critically acclaimed artist, José James shares how taking risks and following his spirit has paved his journey and inspired him to spread love and light through his music.
Even with his new record release, "Sun People," Nickodemus can't help but share his passion for the best pizzerias in NYC and compares each to some of his favorite music producers.
Artist Andy Kehoe remembers what it's like to grow up as a mixed-race kid in Pittsburgh and compares it to living in limbo or by the same name of his recent exhibit, "Living in Twilight."
Chelsea gallerist, Jonathan Levine recounts a funny story of going to a rock show of comeback bands, being backstage and the hierarchies of tour buses.
NY Knick's Walt "Clyde" Frazier's passions extend beyond basketball from youth and education to sailing and gardening all while setting an example and giving back.
Brooklyn-based photographer Amir Ebrahimi continues the work his late brother Nader started at Aziza's Place, a home for impoverished Cambodian children, through the Viva Nader Arts and Music Festival he's currently organizing.
Actor and writer Michael Aronov transformed his inner conflict between the many facets of his personality into Manigma, a one-man show that deeply explores and celebrates the polarity and individuality of each character.
The ingenious, incognito French artist, Invader, describes the reasons behind the "Top 10" albums, whose covers he recreates with Rubik's Cubes and also inspired his latest exhibit by the same name.
The founder and creative director of Staple Design, Jeff Staple, recounts a harrowing life and death experience which inspired him to shift his perspective and live life to the fullest.
Rasu Jilani explains how to apply the idea of a Coup d'état to aggressively overthrow the negative aspects of not only the economy and business practices but also of the self.
Miru Kim shares her simple method to battle stress - take a mini vacation by stepping outside and finding something new - which is how she began discovering the underground tunnels and abandoned buildings that inspire her photography work.
DJ Reborn shares a humbling experience in the school system and embraces the opportunity to become a better arts educator by sparking interest in young people.
TK Wonder utilizes current events and social issues as the backbone of the lyrics in the hopes of shedding light and awareness on situations at a local and global level.
Joy Jones discerns the power of music from an artistic and scientific perspective reminding us of not only its healing and therapeutic qualities but its universal accessibility.
Michelle Herrara Mulligan recounts how her family would weave colorful and detailed stories that were at times bizarre into everyday conversations and how this has influenced her approach to storytelling as an author.
Imani Uzuri reminds us to explore ourselves so that we discover all aspects of who we uniquely are, to express ourselves but most importantly to love and accept ourselves.
In 2007, Toofly realized that her passion is not just painting but bringing people together which inspired her to form the female collaborative arts movement, Younity.
Marc and Sara Schiller from Wooster Collective share their passion for public art and advocate making more public space available to artists and communities for expression and beautification.
Ariel Fernández Díaz, aka Asho, believes it is important for artists and activists to create coalitions with the politicians who can legislate actual change in people's lives.
