Artists play a critical role in movements for justice. They help protect the truth in the face of censorship, name what others attempt to erase, and imagine the world as it could be. In times when language itself is under attack, art becomes both an archive and an act of resistance.
Leah Korican is an artist and writer living and working in Oakland, California. She was outraged when the U.S. government removed over 350 words from official websites, including the CDC, NASA, and National Park Service — words that reflect truths about diversity, the environment, health, immigration, LGBTQ+ identity, racism, and women’s issues, among others. She understood that systematically deleting these words from government sites was a tactic for creating fear and an attempt to make the ideas and people behind these words vanish. Leah created “These Truths,” a series of works on paper, as a meditation on holding onto values and beliefs in the face of censorship.
Through “These Truths,” Leah reminds us that our values cannot be silenced. They live in community, in action, and in our collective commitment to protect our rights and freedoms. We are grateful to Leah and other artists who use their creativity to defend what matters, recognizing that art, culture, and civil liberties are deeply intertwined.
In addition to using her art to make a statement and raise awareness, sales from “These Truths” benefit the ACLU. To learn more about Leah and view the complete series, including prints for sale, visit leahkorican.com.
"DEI" by Leah Korican, 2025, acrylic and type on paper, 7" x 10"| ACLU Benefit Archival Prints available
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