Esperanza Peace & Justice Center

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Index of information about Esperanza's Funding Cut

Nationwide Support for Esperanza

The lawsuit filed today by Esperanza is not simply about Esperanza nor is it simply about San Antonio. This lawsuit represents a challenge to all those who seek to transform our democracy from one that celebrates diverse cultures and political beliefs into one that honors only homogeneity. Cultural funding must not be used to endorse a single culture or to penalize disfavored political viewpoints.

Alternative ROOTS (Atlanta, GA)
American Arts Alliance *
American Booksellers' Foundation for Free Expression *
Artists for A Hate Free America
Artswire
Asian Arts Initiative *
Association of Hispanic Arts, Inc.
Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers *
Atlatl, Inc.
College Art Association *
Council on Literary Magazines and Presses *
DanceUSA *
Feminists for Free Expression
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center (Buffalo, NY)
Institute for First Amendment Studies
Junebug Productions (New Orleans, LA)
Legion Arts (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Literary Network *
Massachusetts Music Industry Coalition
National Association of Artists' Organizations *
National Association of Media Arts and Culture *
National Campaign for Freedom of Expression *
National Coalition Against Censorship *
National Performance Network *
National Writers Union (UAW Local 1981)
Near NorthWest Arts Council (Chicago, IL)
Network of Cultural Centers of Color
Painted Bride Art Center (Philadelphia, PA)
PEN American Center *
Rock the Vote *
Theatre Communications Group *
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts *
Pedro Rodriguez, director, National Association of Latino Arts and Culture**
Jon Winet, board member, National Association of Artists' Organizations**
Eddie Wong, director, National Asian-America Telecommunications Association**
James Yee, director, Independent Television Service**

** affiliation listed for identification purposes only

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