One of the benefits of fame is having a platform. A following to share your thoughts and feelings with, sure, but more importantly a group to spread important messages to. Over the past several weeks, that message from our favorite celebrities has simply been to vote. As American citizens it’s a priviledge we have and one we should exercise with care and knowledge.
The Creative Coalition was founded in 1989 by a group of writers, actors, producers, directors, agents, designers and lawyers from the entertainment world. They were not a political group, but simply people who longed to use their communication skills and political savvy in effective ways. As a group, they decided The Creative Coalition would be a place to educate themselves on all sides of issues to become as well informed as possible before talking to the press, to policy makers, or to the public. They did not want to be “celebrities in politics,” rather they wished to help shape policy. For nearly 30 years, they have done just that.
Membership has continued to grow, and The Creative Coalition has expanded on all the wonderful things they do, including…
- Sponsors forums for the discussion of central issues such as education policy, violence in America, the role of the media, campaign finance reform and other topics of broad concern. These events ensure a balanced approach that always includes concerned and informed members of the creative professions.
- Tackles issues of direct importance to the arts and entertainment community, including First Amendment rights, public funding for the arts, and arts education in the public schools.
- Testifies before Congress, sponsors awareness-building events, actively participates in the Democratic and Republican conventions, and plays an assertive role in presenting the creative community’s views on these issues.
- Offers special services to its members to help prepare them for public roles as advocates and spokespeople. The Coalition believes informed advocacy is effective advocacy, and encourages the ongoing education of its members as they exercise their rights as citizens in public settings.
On election night, November 5, 2024, members of The Creative Coalition came together to watch news coverage as history unfolded. They were there to support their craft, one another, and more importantly our country. Many attendees rocked their finest Kamala/Walz merchandise and spoke with reporters about the election. Actress Yolanda Ross shared that she was feeling “feisty, nervous and excited.” Wearing her sparkly Kamala shirt, Ross said “we really shouldn’t want a president like us, we should want someone who is on a higher level, aiming to achieve more.”
While the night may not have unfolded as everyone in attendance wished it would, it’s clear the group has a strong committment to their mission, and nothing witll stop them from continuing to advocate for their rights and those of their fellow memebers.
To learn more, visit TheCreativeCoalition.org.
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