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A Q&A with the founder of Narrative Justice Project where she discusses her inspiration, motivations, and vision for the organization.
Our Purpose
The Narrative Justice Project is a space for artists, activists, and lawyers to discuss, share and collaborate on issues at the intersection of justice and voice. The ultimate purpose is to connect fields such as law, business, and the creative arts, which each carry the intersecting goal of social change. When lawyers or activists are unable to find a case or law review article to support a new legal theory or policy, they at times turn to literature. When a poet creates, it is at times in relation to an experience caused by law or policy. There should be a space where law and policy leaders, artists, and activists can learn from each other, providing open dialogue and communication centered on each other’s work.
An additional aspect of the project is creating a body of narrative justice work for interdisciplinary teachers, artists, practitioners, and scholars to access, as they think critically about what it means to create, teach, work, and reflect on missions of meaningful change and impact.
Thank you for your support and collaboration.
Sincerely,
Geeta Tewari, Director Associate Professor of Law Widener University Delaware Law School
Our Values
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At Narrative Justice Project, we believe in equal and fair representation of all people.
“Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy cannot exist without respect for the identity and worth of cultures and peoples.” ― Rigoberta Menchu Tum
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At Narrative Justice Project, we believe in using the real-life, lived experiences of others to critique the shortcomings of our society and uplift those who have struggled to have their voice heard.
"What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have. And I’m especially proud, and inspired by all the women who have felt strong enough and empowered enough to speak up and share their personal stories." ― Oprah Winfrey
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At Narrative Justice Project, we believe in freedom of expression as means of conveying our values of justice and truth.
"Narrative is radical, creating us at the very moment it is being created." ― Toni Morrison
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At Narrative Justice Project, we believe in working with others to create works that inspire and educate.
“Without community, there is no liberation.” ― Audre Lorde
Support Us!
The Narrative Justice Project is a fiscally sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). Because of NYFA’s 501(c)3 non-profit status, all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Thank you to all those who contributed to this project.