We Have Forgotten How to See One Another
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ... until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it." ~ Atticus Finch
Randall White
Writer. Founder of Res Creativa. Exploring how artists strengthen democracy by practicing the habits that democracy requires.
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Now the work begins.
Rehearsing Democracy
For artists who didn't know they were already practicing self-government.
What Musicians Understand About Democracy
Imagine what could change if civic institutions learned from these artists?
You've Been Practicing for This Your Whole Life
Artists don't need a new role in democracy. They need a new way to understand the one they've been playing all along.
Wouldn’t We Be Better Off If Society Were More Considerate?
Artists now bear a civic responsibility for the future of humanity.
We Cannot Fix Everything. We Can Fix Something.
Artists have always helped societies imagine what comes next. It is time to do it again.
The Gold Between Us
The goal isn't to hide our fractures. It's to learn how to heal them.
Music Tells the Truth When Speech Becomes Dangerous
From spirituals to protest anthems, songs preserve memory, courage, and the democratic imagination.
When Nations Lose Their Minds, Artists Help Them Remember
From fascism to apartheid, history shows the arts do more than protest. They preserve truth, protect imagination, and help societies find their way back.