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Blackbird Revolt Promoting social change through conscious creativity. MSP-based, Black q***r woman owned The idea to form a company came about in Fall of 2016.

Influenced by artists and activists, we founded Blackbird Revolt because we felt compelled to engage our community through art and design. We noticed the continued lack of representation and the intentional exclusion of diverse voices from the dominant narrative. We are an alternative to that exclusion. At Blackbird Revolt, we acts as a platform for conscious creatives looking to transform our communities. We want to find ways to support the causes we care about, while providing opportunities for others to do the same. Through design, and other forms of art, we aim to inspire people to engage in activism and movement work. Blackbird Revolt aspires to break the social & political barriers that keep us caged. Our designs go beyond media and apparel, we find creative solutions to help challenge the way people move through the world.

Through our SIGBI x Blackbird Revolt Q***r Legacies Collection, we honor the trailblazers who paved the way, challenged ...
10/11/2026

Through our SIGBI x Blackbird Revolt Q***r Legacies Collection, we honor the trailblazers who paved the way, challenged systems of oppression, and made space for generations to come.

May their legacies remind us that being our authentic selves is an act of resistance. ✊🏾

Cold weather doesn’t mean the work stops. It means we bundle up, step outside, check in with each other, and keep showin...
10/08/2026

Cold weather doesn’t mean the work stops. It means we bundle up, step outside, check in with each other, and keep showing up for our communities.

Our Down with the System crewnecks were made for exactly that, keeping you warm while carrying a message wherever you go.

And if a crewneck isn’t your thing, we’ve got other ways to carry the message. Our Down with the System stickers and posters are available on our website.

Shop the Down with the System collection, crewnecks, stickers, and posters through our website.

10/07/2026

Join us October 26th for Make Type That Matters, a hands-on protest type workshop inspired by our award-winning Stop Killing Black People (SKBP) typeface.

Led by our Creative Director, Dr. Terresa Hardaway, you’ll explore her process for creating bold, expressive typography and make your own protest type centered around the power of voting and making your voice heard.

🎟️ Tickets are available through the link in our bio.
This Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefront is funded by the City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department.

Black design is more than aesthetics. It has long been a tool building movements and imagining something different.If yo...
09/30/2026

Black design is more than aesthetics. It has long been a tool building movements and imagining something different.

If you’re looking to dig deeper into Black design and the people shaping the field, add these to your reading list:

📖 Where Are the Black Designers? by Cheryl D. Miller
📖 The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression & Reflection by Anne H. Berry, Kareem Collie, Penina Acayo Laker
📖 An Anthology of Blackness by Dr. Terresa Hardaway and Omari Souza
📖 Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas by Emory Douglas
📖 Guiding Principles for Inclusive Design Values by Anne H. Berry, Meghan Dee, and Rebecca Tegtmeyer

And if you want to take some of that history put it into practice, join us on October 26 for Your Vote, Your Voice: Protest Type Workshop.

Led by our Creative Director, Dr. Terresa Hardaway, we’ll explore how bold typography can amplify our voices and the messages we want our communities to hear and you’ll create protest type of your own.

Sign up through our Eventbrite in our b!o!

Throwing it back to our most recent Revolutionary Teach-In, where we spent the day learning and building community toget...
09/29/2026

Throwing it back to our most recent Revolutionary Teach-In, where we spent the day learning and building community together.

There’s something special about being in a room full of people ready to learn from one another and these photos have us already thinking about what the next Teach-In could look like.

Were you there? Tell us what you loved and whether you joined us last time or not; we want to hear from you:
-What workshops, themes, or topics would you want to see at the next Revolutionary Teach-In?
- Who should we collaborate with or invite to lead a workshop?

09/25/2026

Our Creative Director, Dr. Terresa Hardaway, recently joined for a conversation about how building genuine relationships can create greater understanding even through all the joy, love, and complexity that comes with knowing one another.

The conversation feels especially timely as Blackbird Revolt is now certified as a ! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Catch the full conversation now on .nyc , YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. 🎧

We love a good book cover and we especially love getting the opportunity to help shape the visual world for authors.Blac...
09/25/2026

We love a good book cover and we especially love getting the opportunity to help shape the visual world for authors.

Blackbird Revolt has had the pleasure of collaborating with to bring several incredible stories to life through cover design. From concept to the final cover, each project gave us the chance to create something that reflects the author's vision.

These books are all available for purchase and preorder through UW Press:
A Queen Defiant by Nakanyike Musisi
As Lightning by Leena Mendoza
Man Made by Steve Majors

Registration is NOW OPEN for our next Protest Type workshop!This year, we’re exploring the power of protest type and how...
09/24/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for our next Protest Type workshop!

This year, we’re exploring the power of protest type and how bold typography can amplify our voices and the messages we want to share around voting.

Join Blackbird Revolt Creative Director .hardaway as she walks us through creating our own protest type, inspired by her process behind our award-winning “Stop Killing Black People” typeface.

Your ticket includes:
-Create your own protest type
-All art supplies provided
-Dinner included
- Create alongside community members and fellow artists
And because we want this workshop to be accessible, tickets are donation-based- give what you can!

Seats are limited, so grab your spot in our Linktree!

This Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefront is funded by the City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department.

09/17/2026

We’re proud to support and the important work they’re doing to create a more inclusive, equitable, and just world. 💜

Through safe spaces, SIGBI supports grassroots organizations working to address discrimination and harassment around the world.

✨ 50% of proceeds from our SIGBI posters will be donated directly to SIGBI, helping support their continued work toward equality.

Check out our new poster series in our Linktree and support a good cause.

09/16/2026

Still staring at that design, wondering if it’s ready to post? There’s still time to sign up and get live feedback from our Creative Director, Dr. Terresa Hardaway.

Bring your social graphics, flyers, posters, signage, apparel designs, or whatever you’ve been working on. We’ll help you make it clearer, stronger, more accessible, and ready for your audience.

Spots are still open, sign up today in our Linktree!

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