Art. Empowerment. Advocacy.
Stitching Stolen Lives
Remembering those we've lost, and empowering those of the future
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Stitching Stolen Lives is an in-depth look at the mission and work of the Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project. Together, we remember the lives lost due to social injustices, with an in-depth sharing of their story.
The SJSA compiled extraordinary portrait art quilts that memorialize the individuals and say their names, over and over. SJSA also works with young adults and teens to help find their voice through the art of fabric and quilting, shown through student gallery photography. By working with SJSA, students learn how to cut fabric and make quilt blocks, and along the way, find the strength to express the systemic problems that plague their everyday life through their artwork. This book shares stories and insight into the lives lost and the long-overlooked, heartrending truths shared by teens and young adults.
Community Quilts
SJSA empowers young people to express themselves and create change through sewing and textile art. Social justice education, Make A Community Quilt workshops, and art quilt programming are SJSA core activities that help middle and high school students grow as critical thinkers, artists, and advocates.
Learn more about the project and how to participate.
Memorial Quilts
Cozy memorial quilts celebrate lives lost and bring comfort to families.
The Remembrance Project.
SJSA honors victims of violence through community art.
ANTIRACIST EDUCATION
The Anti-Racist Guidebook includes information and activities to help learn the history of social justice, appreciate the experiences of others, and discover how to participate in anti-racism work and promote racial equity.
Business Incubator
SJSA develops and supports young entrepreneurs with creative or social justice-oriented business ideas.