Throughout human history, artists are often the vanguard of social commentary, helping us see the narratives of our communities in new ways. Whether on the stage, on the page, or elsewhere, artists shape the conversations we have about social and political issues. Artists Donald Black, Jr., Artist and Educator, Leila Buck, Author, American Dreams, Rebecca Martinez, Ensemble Member, Sojourn Theatre and Tamilla Woodard, Director, Producer, and Co-Founder, Popup Theatrics along with Jennifer Coleman, Senior Program Officer for the Arts at The George Gund Foundation discuss important issues of our day.