As we delve into the year 2025, it’s inspiring to reflect on initiatives that have historically driven significant change. One such pivotal moment was the 2016 drive by members of Black Hollywood to promote voting through the newly formed organization, Artistic Alliance For Justice (AAJ). They used their influence to address voter suppression and encourage people of color to make their voices heard in the election process. This powerful initiative, which included prominent figures like Cedric The Entertainer, Meagan Good, and Russell Simmons, serves as a timeless reminder of the impact celebrities can have on political and social change. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and revisit this inspiring campaign.
A Glance at Black Hollywood’s 2016 Initiative
On November 8th, 2016, members of Black Hollywood came together to launch a Public Service Announcement urging people of color to go out and vote through the newly formed organization, Artistic Alliance For Justice (AAJ.)
The Message Behind the PSA
PSA producers Steven Jones (Brand Maverick Entertainment) &” target=”_blank”>; Kendrick Sampson (ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder) crafted the PSA to both inform and educate people of color about voter suppression tactics most frequently used to deter their voices from heard on election day, while providing concrete solutions to counteract such tactics.
The Faces of the Campaign
The PSA featured notable personalities like Cedric The Entertainer, Meagan Good, Russell Simmons, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Chris Spencer, Logan Browning, Kendrick Sampson, Keisha Epps, Glynn Turman, Erica Campbell, DeVon Franklin, and Dijon Talton.
AAJ’s Role and Impact
The celebrities who participated in various movements like the #OccupyCityHall movement in Los Angeles (July 17, 2016), the #SomeDayIsToday Anti-Police brutality PSA (August 4, 2016) and the #PowerInAction march and rally at the CNN building in Los Angeles (October 1, 2016) have been using their collective resources and platforms to amplify initiatives that invoke positive social and political change under the umbrella of AAJ.
About Artistic Alliance For Justice
Artistic Alliance For Justice is an organization of and influencers that support the community through efforts that aim towards positive social and political change by utilizing their collective resources and individual platforms.
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