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Activism

Activism guides covering Black Lives Matter, environmental justice, feminism, anti-racism, and how to take meaningful action as an individual and community member. Written from lived commitment, not performative allyship.

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Activism isn't a moment. It's a practice.

Kellee Maize has been an activist her entire career -- through her music, her platform, and her community work in Pittsburgh. These articles are written from that ongoing commitment: practical, honest, and focused on action over optics.

Find Black-owned businesses and BLM organizations to support in Pittsburgh and beyond

Read about environmental justice in western PA -- the local fight Kellee has been part of

Explore anti-racism resources including how to start, sustain, and deepen the work

Activist Kellee Maize and her family pose in Pittsburgh-themed t-shirts that read Love Is Stronger Than Hate

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