These anti-racism initiatives range from powerful PSAs to racially diverse movie posters and art projects. The latter examples reinvent pop culture imagery to feature a more realistic and inclusive cast of characters. Standouts include Omar Victor Diop and Antoine Tempé's '[re-]Mixing Hollywood' project that alters popular film posters to feature African American subjects.
Additionally, photographer Ervin A Johnson's powerful images use abstract elements to bring awareness to America's history of police brutality against Black males. When examining the marketing sphere, Oxford's anti-racism student campaign addresses inequality in the historic university while the Australian Mental Health Organization's 'The Invisible Discriminator' spot illuminates subdued forms of discrimination that are equally as hurtful as more blatant ones.
Furthermore, Usher's 'Chains' music video uses interactive elements to commemorate the lost life of gunned down teen Trayvon Martin and others who died as a result of racial prejudice.
19 Anti-Racism Initiatives
From Racially Diverse Movie Posters to Powerful Racism PSAs:
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African Movie Poster Makeovers
These Popular Hollywood Films Were Recreated with African Models
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Role-Reversing Racial Photography
This Photo Series Portrays Black Models as 17th Century Masters
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Image-Sharing Equality Ads
The Faces of Love App Promotes the ‘Love Has No Labels' Campaign
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Anti-Racial Student Campaigns
The Anti-Racism Campaign ‘I, Too, Am Oxford’ is Powerful and Direct
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Red Carpet Replica Dolls
This Zendaya Barbie Wears Her Iconic Look from the 2015 Oscars
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Racially Inclusive TV Illustrations
Julio Salgado Imagines Iconic Shows Starring People of Color
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Activist App Campaigns
Amnesty International's Report Without Fear Campaign Utilizes Snapchat
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Facial Recognition Music Videos
Usher's 'Chains' Video Stops Playing When the Viewer Looks Away
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Equality-Touting Campaigns
The Pharrell Williams x adidas Originals Campaign Champions Equality
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Powerful Racism PSAs
The Invisible Discriminator Illuminates Latent Racism
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Trolls-Shaming Diversity Initiatives
This Anti-Racism Campaign Shows Online Bullies Consequences
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Heartbreaking Last Words
The 'Last Word' Project Looks at Justice and Racial Relations
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White Identity Documentaries
The Whiteness Project Deals With Racial Issues in America
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Diverse Bandage Brands
Tru-Color Bandages Reflects Different Skin Tones With Their Bandage Color
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Victimized African American Portraits
These Portraits Depict Black Victims of Police Violence
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Filmic Anti-Racism Projects
Nigerian Activist Uses 'The Godfather' to Shed Light on Racial Issues
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Racially Diverse Movie Posters
Buzzfeed Recreates Iconic Movie Posters with a Diverse Twist
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Action-Enabling News Apps
Ideal Impact Shows You Advocacy Opportunities Based on What You Read
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Diverse Children's Programming
RainbowMe is a Platform That Brings Diverse Television to Children
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Offensive Language Checkers
This Online Tool Flags Words That Could Be Considered Inappropriate
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Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
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Automotive Brand Vinyls
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Hidden Discrimination Books
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Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
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Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
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Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
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