Tagged: activist

Phenomenal Woman! The Maya Angelou Documentary Crowdfunds on Kickstarter

October 29, 2015 @ 12:35 pm By Erin Hobey |

“This is a documentary for those who miss Dr. Maya Angelou’s voice, and for future generations who need to hear her impactful words. Help us memorialize Dr. Angelou––her work, her life, her legacy.” If readers haven’t yet had the opportunity to read Dr. Maya… Read More

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Country Singer Chely Wright Shares Details About Her Kickstarter-Success Album

November 1, 2014 @ 9:00 am By Samantha Hurst |

Earlier this month, country singer and gay activist, Chely Wright, closed her upcoming album’s crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. By the time the campaign finished its run, not only did 2,265 devoted fans helped raise the initial $200,00, it became the sixth most successful music campaign in Kickstarter’s… Read More

Read more in: Offerings | Tagged activist, chely wright, country, kickstarter, lesbian, lgbt, me, rolling stone