Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha receives funding for Rx Kids Program

Discovering and demanding a remedy for the contamination of Flint’s water supply was only the beginning for AWTT portrait subject Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha.

Remembering Cecil Williams

AWTT joined San Franciscans and the nation this week in honoring the life of Cecil Williams, who served for sixty years as pastor of Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco. When AWTT artist Robert Shetterly painted Williams’s portrait, he chose this evocative quote: “Death isn’t the greatest thing to be feared for it homogenizes everyone, […]

Samantha Smith Challenge countdown – and more!

Read about AWTT’s work with students this spring – culminating in the Samantha Smith Challenge celebration on May 22., 2024.

AWTT observes passing of supporter Bob Sargent

Reflections on the death of Bob Sargent

Unveiling of Craig Williams portrait at Berea College

Portrait of environmental advocate Craig Williams unveiled at Berea College.

Samantha Smith Challenge Update

The 2024 Samantha Smith Challenge (SSC) once again is inspiring students to engage with issues of truth, justice, and freedom and work for the common good.

Youth Art Month Celebration Honors AWTT

Artist Robert Shetterly and AWTT Director of Education Connie Carter were honored on Saturday, March 9, 2024 during Youth Art Month at the Portland Museum of Art. The Maine Art Education Association named Americans Who Tell the Truth as the 2024 Art Advocate of the Year.  “Your creative and dedicated efforts using art education as […]

Did the PBS Truth Tellers film inspire you? Act now!

Did the Truth Tellers film inspire you? Act now!

MY HERO Student Art Contest

Americans Who Tell the Truth is pleased to be partnering again this year with the MY HERO Project to offer a student art contest.

View Truth Tellers Documentary on PBS

The compelling documentary Truth Tellers will be aired around the country this winter on local PBS affiliate stations and on PBS’s WORLD Channel.