The Solidarity Book Project encourages us to think deeply about what solidarity means and to make that commitment material through art. Do you believe in the transformative power of books? Are you in solidarity with Black and Indigenous communities? Do you think art can impact change?
The Solidarity Book Project was envisioned by Professor of Art and Art History Sonya Clark ‘89, as one way for Amherst College, in its Bicentennial year, to recommit to a more equitable future by pushing against legacies of settler colonialism and anti-Black racism.
The Solidarity Book Project Team is happy to announce Amherst has matched your participation with a gift of $100,000!
Thousands of people shared reflections, excerpts, and sculpted books in solidarity. Amherst College has matched every single one of your submissions with small gifts toward nonprofit organizations supporting the educational needs of Black and Indigenous communities. Due to the sheer number of contributions, we have met our goal and raised $100,000!
We are distributing this funding amongst the following nine nonprofits that support Black and Indigenous communities:
American Indian College Fund, Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop, Gedakina, Indigo Arts Alliance, Literacy Lab, Ohketeau Cultural Center, Tomaquag Museum, United Negro College Fund, and the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project
To learn more about these organizations visit the official Solidarity Book Project website.
