Food, Inc. and Creative Activism

When I started my last blog, Creative DC, with its stated mission of “inspiring and showcasing creative living in Washington, DC,” the question quickly arose: What, exactly, is creativity? My friend Jaime was quick to point out that activism is a form of creative expression, and I couldn’t agree with her more.  At its core, creativity is about the expression of something inside you – a feeling, an idea, a belief. While some people express themselves through paint, or film, others choose activism as their medium. For example, here’s a photo of a protester I saw at a peace march on the National Mall, back in 2007:

Of course, sometimes the line between art and activism isn’t so clear. (more…)