This is a workshop we led at the UWS Student Affairs Spring Leadership Conference. The abstract was as follows: This presentation will focus on making your circles more equitable through small changes. We all have varying levels of influence and we can use our positions to teach and support those around us. Whether you are support […]
This weekend, we participated in the Twin Ports Women’s March 2018 supporting the work of amazing folks fighting for equity. We were glad to see so many of our community members marching in solidarity for change in our communities. Among many of the amazing speakers, our Creative Director, Terri, was featured. We are very proud of her […]
We had fun branding this year’s MLK Tribute Events which we themed, Birth of a New Nation, titled from a 1957 speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In his speech, Dr. King referenced Ghana’s battle against colonialism and the creation a new community through the results of nonviolence. King states “The aftermath of […]
Moira Villiard She/Her Moira (pronounced like theory) is an artist and organizer based in Duluth, MN. She currently works at the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) as the Cultural Program Coordinator. Her role with AICHO has helped lead to some incredibly engaging and impactful programming. Additionally, she sits on the board of the Arrowhead regional […]
It was our pleasure to work with DRCC to help brand their social media campaign to help raise awareness about the amazing opportunities DRCC can provide to potential employees and clients. Before the launch of their media campaign, we reconstructed their 12 values to fit into 6 themes, which coordinated with their logo elements. We worked with them to […]
At Blackbird Revolt we strongly believe it is important to not only recognize peoples’ identities but to value them. This includes valuing trans and non-binary folks. One of the simplest ways to begin doing so is by using their pronouns or referring to the person in the ways in which they have asked. In order to […]
Erica Pauline They/Them or She/Her Hey folks! I’m a queer feminist from northern Minnesota. I am a tattoo artist, illustrator, and ceramics kid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth, where I studied Digital Art and Ceramics. In the tattoo world, I’m working towards more inclusivity, and all my coworkers and I will be […]
This is a workshop we led at the 2017 FeMN Fest. We had about 15 in attendance and were able to create some pretty cool protest posters! The abstract was as follows: Design is a form communication that can speak to a variety of audiences based on the creative concepts used throughout the work. What makes […]
Our community and the positive impact we can make is an integral part of our mission. We enjoyed spending time with our community at yesterday’s Lincoln Park Meet on the Street event. We engaged with free poster-making which turned out to be a hit with youngsters and adults alike. We appreciated the organizers for inviting us out […]
We finally have our merchandise in! We sold it today at the NAACP 2017 Juneteenth Celebration here in our hometown. It was amazing to see the joy on our community members faces as they engaged with us at our table! Photos by Ivy Vainio.