Redefine Z is designed to elevate the voices of students as we redefine the world we live in. As young people, we have the most to gain by tackling social justice issues that will affect us for the next 60-80 years. We believe in enpowering students through dissemination of accurate information using art and social media platforms. 

At Redefine Z, we believe activism starts with passion, and our passion is art. We believe we have the ability to speak to emotion and find common ground despite language and cultural barriers. We want to unite students from around the world on issues that define our future. Contact us today to see how we can work together!

Climate Crisis: 

Rising sea levels, ecosystem collapse, and more frequent and severe weather are the main concerns posed by climate change as the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere rises.

Climate change produced by human-generated greenhouse gas emissions has a variety of effects on global systems. It warms the polar regions and oceans, for example, melting the ice cover at the poles and causing sea level rise. Climate change has an impact on ocean environments by reducing oxygen levels, reducing phytoplankton (small plants that serve as the foundation of marine food chains), and destroying coral reefs.

Climate change influences weather patterns, generating more frequent and severe storms and droughts in many parts of the world. Higher temperatures are changing the length of seasons, and in some locations, they have already beyond ecosystem-safe thresholds.

Climate Change Activism Principles:

Climate Change Activism seeks to  create a coalition of concerned individuals to bring the power of the collective.

Climate Change Activism seeks to raise awareness to the climate crisis to the general public.

Climate Change Activism seeks to give individuals practical solutions to reducing their carbon footprint.

Climate Change Activism seeks to demand our global leaders take action to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and to reduce carbon emissions to hold global warming to no more than an additional 3 degrees F.

Climate Change Activism seeks to bring climate justice to oppressed groups and ensure they are treated equitably and given a seat at the table during decision making. 

The universal language is art. Art has a way of communicating with us without using words. Gazing into large oil paintings or unblinkingly up at ten foot tall statues, these works of art seem to catch our eye, hold our attention, and silently whisper our own thoughts and feelings. The words that artwork seems to say to our inner hearts are not bound by the constraints of spoken language. 

Universal Language Art is all around us; we are so engulfed in it that we have lost sight of it.

Daily architecture, magazine and newspaper images, filers, billboards, vehicles, and trucks have all been created to appeal to our senses and elicit feelings and thoughts. 

Universal Language Art has an unconsciously personal impact on us. People of all ages are enthralled by the same hundred-year-old painting that enthralled people a century ago.

At Redefine Z, we believe the in the power of Universal Language Art to unite us in social justice issues globally. It evokes a response that is lost in the tedious translation of language. We hope to use our site to platform young artists as we work toward social change.

Art is one of the earliest attempts by humans to harness and effect societal change by art throught activism. Art and activism have a long and complicated history, from Picasso's Guernica to Rosie the Riveter, Chicano muralism to Ai WeiWei's sarcastic middle finger.

And art through activism is a relationship that's become even more difficult in recent years as activism has risen in unprecedented ways. The internet has given birth to movements that were formerly confined to basements and back rooms, thanks to social media.

 In recent years, there have been numerous examples of art though activism. From the Black Lives Matter movement to March for Our Lives, hashtags and Facebook pages have been quickly commodified, transforming into full-fledged companies. 

Art-based activism has been no exception, as artists can rarely create something without encountering issues of creation, ownership, and commerce. Maybe Picasso had these concerns, but in the age of memes, NFTs, and rapid information dissemination, artists must consider what to do if their work takes on a life of its own (often without their consent or knowledge).

We at Redefine Z believe artistic expression is the most powerful form of communication. We seek to use social media to promote art through activism. All media are showcased and our artists have a wide range of talents and abilities. Contact us today to get started. 

The #MeToo campaign, which began a decade ago in the United States with activist Tarana Burke, has spread to practically every corner of the globe. This includes the phrase itself, as well as the viral hashtag #MeToo, are now in use in over 85 countries. Women have participated in thousands of #metoo marches to advocate for the victims of sexual abuse.

Hundreds of other cities have similar local efforts including #metoo marches. Women who have previously suffered in silence from abuse, harassment, and discrimination have lifted their voices in unison, partnering across borders to demand reform.

Despite this momentum, a recent poll found that mistrust of harassment accusations has increased. Despite the fact that more women are running for political office in countries around the world, women remain significantly underrepresented at the highest levels. It's all too simple to get downhearted.

Fear not. Women's rights are undergoing a major transformation. On a worldwide basis, the #MeToo movement continues to make widespread—and visible—progress. Its impact may be seen in the courts, in legislative changes, and, ironically, in the mounting opposition.

 We encourage women and girls to take heart, continue to organize and participate in #MeToo Marches as we fundamentally change our society to one that is equitable for women of all ages. Contact us today to find a #MeToo March near you.