Imagine Our Impact,
Uplift Our World
It starts with a song. Where it leads is up to us.
Play the new single
"If It's Magic"
sung by Patrisha Thomson and Valerie Monroe on
Spotify
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Apple Music
, or
Youtube
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Our Mission
Turn Inspiration Into Action Today
You can turn Imagine's inspirational message of community, dialogue, and creativity into real change at home, at the ballot box, and in your community. A better world starts with meaningful actions we take now! See the positive impact of creative expression at CreateABridge .
Our Impact
Imagine & Uplift Inspired Real Action
During the brief period from August to November of 2024, Imagine & Uplift connected with thousands of Americans through our website and many more through other methods. While our efforts are ongoing, here are some ways our website made an impact during the 2024 elections:
Over 22,000
People visited imagineanduplift.com from all over the United States
Over 1,100
Website visitors were inspired to take a civic action through our links
Over 580
Visitors inspired to register to vote or get voter registration resources
You Can Make a Difference
Vote.org is a nonpartisan website for voter
registration and voting resources. You can check your
registration, request a mail-in ballot, see what’s on
your local ballot, set reminders, and more.
Visit Vote.org
Learn Media Literacy Skills
Media literacy means knowing how to judge whether what you see
in the media is trustworthy. These resources help you protect
yourself and your family from misinformation and fake news.
One of our favorite Youtube channels has a series of
great short videos teaching hands-on skills to help
people evaluate the information they see
online. The videos were made in partnership with
MediaWise, The Poynter Institute, and The Stanford
History Education Group.
Visit Crash Course on Youtube
Read this poem and others at CreateABridge.org
Simple Actions Create Big Change
There are lots of easy things you can do today to make a difference. Individual actions can add up to real improvements in our communities and beyond. We've handpicked some simple and engaging nonpartisan resources to help you get started.
Have You Registered to Vote?
The most powerful civic action is to vote. Voting in person makes sure your ballot is counted right away, reducing the chance of problems.
Vote.org
Learn Media Literacy Skills
Media literacy means knowing how to judge whether what you see
in the media is trustworthy. These resources help you protect
yourself and your family from misinformation and fake news.
Crash Course on Digital Literacy
Learning for Justice
This website offers easy-to-understand materials and videos to help people of all ages improve their digital media literacy skills. It also has more detailed resources for educators . Visit LearningForJustice.org
Civic Engagement
Civic engagement means taking part in your community and public life. Even small actions can help you connect to your community, improve local services, and give you a sense of purpose. Here are some ways to get started.iCivics
Founded by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics offers free educational resources and games that teach how government works and the importance of civic participation. Visit iCivics.orgVolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch makes it easier for people to get involved in their community and the causes they care about. The website lets people search for volunteer opportunities based on their location, interests, and skills. Visit VolunteerMatch.org“When people lead, leaders must follow.”
Excerpt from "Holding the Light" by Patrisha ThomsonRead this poem and others at CreateABridge.org
Performers
Patrisha Thomson
Patrisha is the creative visionary behind Imagine &
Uplift. She has spent her life as an artist, educator, and
jazz vocalist whose community service includes public
artworks that promote unity, racial harmony, and
multi-generational understanding.
PatrishaMusic.com CreateABridge.org
PTDesigns.org
Larissa Lam
Larissa is an award-winning recording artist and songwriter.
With her husband Baldwin Chiu, she co-produced the PBS
documentary "Far East Deep South," exploring the history of
Chinese families in Mississippi during the Jim Crow era.
LarissaLam.com
OnlyWon.com
Steve has arranged music for the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl as well as legendary artists. He has written music for commercials and is the author of several music books.
SteveRawlins.com
Will is a director and cinematographer specializing in music videos and narrative film. He has a passion for connecting artistically with musicians, artists, and actors through his work.
willcookmedia.com
Bao is a lifelong artist and musician with a professional background in design and marketing. He releases music as Dragonfroot and runs a boutique brand strategy consultancy in Los Angeles.
baovocreative.com
"Voices become one,
Excerpt from "Sun" by Helen Langley
Read this poem and others at CreateABridge.org
Collaboration Beyond Boundaries
John Lennon's iconic song imagines a world of unity and compassion. Our rendition, "Imagine a Better World," brings together performers of different races, ages, and backgrounds to symbolize that unifying message. We aim to show that we can embrace our differences while working together to uplift our world through song.
Patrisha Thomson
Patrisha is the creative visionary behind Imagine &
Uplift. She has spent her life as an artist, educator, and
jazz vocalist whose community service includes public
artworks that promote unity, racial harmony, and
multi-generational understanding.
PatrishaMusic.com CreateABridge.org
PTDesigns.org
Larissa Lam
Larissa is an award-winning recording artist and songwriter.
With her husband Baldwin Chiu, she co-produced the PBS
documentary "Far East Deep South," exploring the history of
Chinese families in Mississippi during the Jim Crow era.
LarissaLam.com
Chloé Vaught
Chloé is a musical renaissance woman, excelling in vocal styles and genres across the board. Chloé seeks to open doors in opera and classical music, ensuring vitality, relevance, and accessibility to audiences of every background. ChloeMaliaVaught.com
Gitanjali Jain
Gitanjali is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in music and physical theatre. Born in Mexico City to her Mexican mother and East Indian father, she has focused much of her creative work on the study of ancestry and lineage. Gitanjali.life
Only Won
Only Won, aka Baldwin Chiu, is a socially conscious Hip-Hop artist. He and his wife, Larissa Lam, co-produced the PBS documentary "Far East Deep South," exploring the history of his Chinese ancestors in Mississippi during the Jim Crow era.OnlyWon.com
Ray Davis
Ray is a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter whose music moves fluidly through funk, soul, jazz, gospel, and pop, without losing connection to its life-affirming, positive spiritual message. Ray on Facebook
Steve Rawlins
Music Director, Arranger, PianistSteve has arranged music for the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl as well as legendary artists. He has written music for commercials and is the author of several music books.
SteveRawlins.com
Will Cook
Video EditorWill is a director and cinematographer specializing in music videos and narrative film. He has a passion for connecting artistically with musicians, artists, and actors through his work.
willcookmedia.com
Bao Vo
Campaign Strategist & DesignerBao is a lifelong artist and musician with a professional background in design and marketing. He releases music as Dragonfroot and runs a boutique brand strategy consultancy in Los Angeles.
baovocreative.com
"Voices become one,
communicating within our differences, embracing beginnings of
hope,
knowing that our lives are and yet can be together."
Excerpt from "Sun" by Helen Langley
Read this poem and others at CreateABridge.org
Press
Alex Steininger at In Music We Trust PR
Thanks to Those Who Amplify Our Message
Media Contact
For media and interview requests, please click below to contact:Alex Steininger at In Music We Trust PR
Interview on
The Mike Wagner Show
on
Youtube
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Apple Podcasts
, or
Spotify
Contact Us
How Does Imagine Inspire You?
Unity, community, dialogue, and respect. How will you bring
the values captured in “Imagine” into reality? Let us know in
a short message! We may not be able to respond but we do read
every message!
Alex Steininger at In Music We Trust PR
Media Contact
For media and interview requests, please click below to contact:Alex Steininger at In Music We Trust PR