As one of the most alarming threats to public safety around the world, disinformation is a growing issue with violent consequences. From galvanizing the US Capitol Hill riot to inciting hate toward Asian people during the pandemic via “China Flu” rhetoric, disinformation (aka purposefully crafted, false narratives) perpetuates hate and bigotry. While people typically look to social media when pinpointing the source of fake news, …
Much More’s Assata tote proclaims “Assata Shakur is welcome here,” next to a portrait of the activist and former member of the Black Liberation Army. Below, in smaller font, are words from Shakur, who still lives in Cuba since being granted political asylum there: “Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of the people …
After the recent passing of artist and LGBTQ activist Gilbert Baker—who also created the all-important rainbow flag in 1978—NYC Pride and NewFest teamed up with Ogilvy & Mather and Fontself to create a typeface to honor the very special man. The typeface, called “Gilbert,” follows the flag’s design—with each character using one of its bright colors, albeit semi-transparent. The Ogilvy team says, “People can now …
