Robert Shetterly's Americans Who Tell The Truth
portraits and narratives highlight citizens who courageously address issues of social, environmental, and economic fairness.
The Samantha Smith Challenge
The 2018/19 Samantha Smith Challenge, an initiative of AWTT and Maine Association for Middle Level Education (MAMLE) is open for registration! This year we ask you to consider the impact of race, class, gender, and/or age on social justice and equity and to choose an issue that reflects this influence. Register by Feburary 15, 2019.
Additional education projects: Check out our resources for educators to see AWTT's new, in-development project, engagEd. These lesson plans from AWTT Truth Tellers are designed to help your students engage the world and its challenges.
Most Recent Portraits
Our full gallery now includes over 235 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.
EVENTS
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Full Array of AWTT Portraits on Display at Syracuse University
Syracuse University -Hosted by Tanner Lecture SeriesLecture: November 29, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. EST | Setnor Auditorium, Crouse CollegeExhibition: November 26 through December 14 | Panasci Lounge, Schine Student CenterAs announced by Syracuse University Lecture Series:
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AWTT Unveiling New Whistleblower Portraits at GAP40 Gala
Washington, D.C.Hosted by Government Accountability ProjectAmericans Who Tell the Truth is honored to join the Government Accountability Project in celebrating its 40 years of defending whistleblowers. GAP has helped AWTT identify many whistleblowers for portraits, and four new portraits will be unveiled at this event.
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Americans Who Tell the Truth Through Law
Louisville, KY -Hosted by Brandeis School of LawDiversity ForumBrandeis School of LawUniversity of Louisville
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Baldemar Velásquez: Farm Labor, Immigration and Social Justice
Belfast, MaineHosted by WERU, AWTTCrosby Center, 96 Church St., Belfast, MaineSeptember 20, 2018, 7-9 p.m.Baldemar Velásquez is a highly renowned civil rights and farmworker rights activist and the founde
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Art at the Barn: Americans Who Tell the Truth
Surry, MaineHosted by Surry Arts and Events at the BarnSurry Arts Barn, 8 Cross Road, Surry, MaineTuesday, September 11, 7:00 p.m.
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Mark Charles Delivers "We the People" Tedx Talk
The son of an American woman of Dutch heritage and a Navajo man, Mark Charles offers a unique perspective on three of the most misinterpreted words in American History.
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Announcing Documentary Film about AWTT
Sedgwick, MaineOur Children’s Future: A Portrait of Robert Shetterly is a documentary film about this political artist and activist, who has created theportrait seriesAmericans Who Tell the Truth: Models of Courageous Citizenship. One of Shetterly’s greatest contributions is how he models what Americans can do now to effect change. He gives us the confidence to act.
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Time to Register for the Samantha Smith Challenge
Brooksville, MaineJust two weeks left to register for this year's Samantha Smith Challenge! The Samantha Smith Challenge is a dynamic educational program for Maine middle school students. Students will explore their identities in the classroom and the world as they become curious, courageous, and engaged citizens.
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Van Jones, new CEO of REFORM Alliance, expands his criminal justice focus
The REFORM Alliance aims to dramatically reduce the number of people living under unreasonable probation and parole sentences, and in turn, free people from the cycle of incarceration. Van Jones will serve as CEO.
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Oxfam Report: 26 Billionaires Own The Same Wealth As The Poorest 3.8 Billion People
Boston, MAThe gap between rich and poor is fracturing society, poisoning politics and fueling public anger, according to a new report from anti-poverty nonprofit Oxfam, which found that last year just 26 people owned the same amount of wealth as the poorest 3.8 billion people. This figure is down from 43 the year before.
