What happens to our law and to our democracy when judges, politicians, and other powerful institutions ignore the voices of women, people of color, LGBTQ folks, and indigenous people?
When judges and politicians silence the voices of women, girls, and other marginalized individuals and groups, where do those voices go?
What happens to our law and to our democracy when judges, politicians, and other powerful institutions ignore the voices of women, people of color, LGBTQ folks, and indigenous people? When judges and politicians silence the voices of women, girls, and other marginalized individuals and groups, where do those voices go?
The Sound Justice Lab is a space for exploring creative and everyday responses to legal failures and erasures. We use research, advocacy, and creative practice to amplify and support the voices often omitted by formal legal processes.
What’s New
Pick up your copy of “Our Bodies, Our Futures,” a zine by Mala Leche & The Sound Justice Lab
Bad Milk Press and Sound Justice Lab is proud to present Our Bodies, Our Futures, special edition issue of MALA LECHE, a radical art and writing zine featuring the work of women, non-binary, trans* and gender-expansive artists and writers from Central Virginia. This issue features the work of 15 artists and writers from the Central Virginia area, exploring the ways we process political uncertainty and affirm our own identities, reclaiming both our bodies and our futures.
Cville Tulips is looking for Summer 2025 volunteers!
Cville Tulips builds community with predominantly Afghan and Syrian refugee women and children through culturally-responsive English, health, and arts education. We foster a sense of belonging, create a space for resilience, and empower families to thrive. We meet throughout the year— weekly in the summer and bi-weekly during the school year. All Cville Tulips programming is free of charge and transportation will be provided for those who need it.
Mark your calendars! Summer 2025 Gatherings will be held: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30
Cville Tulips Teens Host Radio Show on WXTJ 100.1 FM
Seven middle and high school students involved in Cville Tulips took to the airwaves on Monday, February 19th and Wednesday, July 31st to share some of their favorite songs with the public. The playlists included music by artists from Afghanistan, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Tajikistan, and even a little Taylor Swift.
Watch: Danait Haddish discusses Cville Tulips and Teen Radio Show on NBC 29!
Thank you to the UVA Parents Program for supporting this project!
The Sound Justice Lab is a program of the