Robert Shetterly's Americans Who Tell The Truth
portraits and narratives highlight citizens who courageously address issues of social, environmental, and economic fairness.
By combining art and other media, AWTT offers resources to inspire a new generation of engaged Americans who will act for the common good, our communities, and the Earth.

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The Samantha Smith Challenge
Open to middle school and high school students, this year's theme is Show US Who You Are! View 2020-2021 Guidelines.
Speaking Truth to Youth
We are excited to announce the launch of our short-video series Speaking Truth to Youth.
Support a doc on Rob Shetterly
Award-winning filmmaker, Richard Kane, is making a documentary about Robert Shetterly and Americans Who Tell the Truth. To learn more, go to: www.kanelewis.com.
Most Recent Portraits
Our full gallery now includes 250 portraits of American truth-tellers. You can browse the full gallery. Or just begin your exploration by linking to a few of the most recent additions to the series here.
Also, check out our newest collection of videos: Speaking Truth to Youth. Some of our inspiring living portrait subjects share their insights on activism.
EVENTS
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Inter-generational climate conversation
Blue Hill, MEHosted by Climate Action NetWhen: March 20, 2021, 4 p.m. EDT; Where: Virtual
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Cove Street Arts: I Am an American
Portland, Maine -“I Am An American” exhibition opens Thursday, Nov. 12 at Cove Street Arts in Portland, Maine.
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Robert Shetterly Portrait Contest
Hosted by The My HERO ProjectAmericans Who Tell the Truth and The MY HERO Project are co-sponsoring this year's Robert Shetterly Portrait Contest. The deadline for submissions is December 10, 2020.
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Using Storytelling for Social Justice
virtualHosted by Northeast StorytellingSaturday, November 14, 2020 3-4:30 p.m. Andy Davis—storyteller and peace activist—will moderatea panel of experts who have successfully used storytelling to shine a light on social justice issues. Panelists will discuss how to make a peaceful, sustainable, compassionate societyirresistiblethrough a mighty stream of stories.
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AWTT Exhibit at Zumi's in Ipswich, MA
Ipswich, MA -Hosted by Zumi'sAnnouncement fromZumi's: So honored and excited for this timely 2020 Art Exhibit at Zumi’s. It will be up throughout the month of October- don’t miss it! So much inspiration in this community engagement project featuring the artwork of Robert Shetterly.
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Honoring the Memory of Ramsey Clark
Former U.S. attorney general and longtime human rights lawyer Ramsey Clark has died at the age of 93.
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Biden’s Announcement That Trump Got Military Spending Just Right Is Dead Wrong
Activist journalist David Swansonreminds us that, amidst a pandemic and headlines of social and economic reforms, the military industrial complex grinds forward with a momentum of its own. "President Joe Biden is proposing a level of Pentagon spending so close to that of Trump’s last year in office thatBloombergcalls it a 0.4% reduction adjusting for inflation whilePoliticocalls
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Indigenous People & Climate Impacts: How Tribal Communities Are Affected by Climate Change
Sherri Mitchell joins host Jennifer Rooks and researcherNatalie Michelle on the radio show "Maine Calling" to discuss climate impacts on indigenous people.
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Virginia Supreme Court clears the way for Charlottesville to take down statue of Robert E. Lee
Richmond, VAThe Supreme Court of Virginia has cleared the way for the city of Charlottesville to take down the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee ... .
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Ai-Jen Poo Addresses Equal Pay for Women in U.S. House Hearing
Washington, D.C.AWTT portrait subject Ai-Jen Poo was among those who testified today before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. The hearing was held in honor of Equal Pay Day, to examine the long-term economic impacts of gender inequality.