Mixed media and installation artist whose work transcends any traditional boundaries of art. Make-up, spices, and pantyhose are all mediums in which Sita chooses to work in. If you have a chance to see a show...go. The mediocrity of the web does absolutely no justice to this woman's work.

Animator and artist extraordinaire. I was Rachel's greatest fan until I met her, when I met her in person, she became my idol. Check out her films, Dead Kitty and Yellow Bike.

Photographer, simple description for a person who produces such complex and layered work. One of the people who inspires me the most, from the intricacies of the subject matter, to the wonderful experimental processes utilized to produce final prints.

Banteay Srei is dedicated to providing the tools and support necessary for young Southeast Asian women and girls to empower themselves. Based in Oakland, we are an organization that works with young women and girls ages 14-19, that are at-risk or are being sexually exploited. Banteay Srei believes that every person is entitled to living a free, happy and healthy life that is full of options. Through our programs and events that promote leadership development, cultural awareness and self-empowerment, we are working towards creating a generation of fierce, independent and self-empowered young Southeast Asian women. Founder, Elizabeth Sy, is a powerful award winning staffer, who shares my love of cheese.

RayKo is a photography community center located in San Francisco, CA. They have rental darkrooms, scanners, large-format digital printers, studio, and a pretty phenomenal gallery, and really affordable classes & workshops This is a must see for all San Francicans and visitors.

An intensive incubator for the emergence of new ideas and new work, 8 professional Asian American artists gather to create new work in 24-hours. As a group of workaholics, community leaders, activists, and of course artists, the women of the Twenty Four Hour Show are constantly at odds with the clock. The show provides them with opportunity and challenge as they literally put everything aside for the sake of art. The artists span the mediums of dance, performance, written & spoken word, photography and multi-media, so anything can happen.

Hyphen is a magazine about Asian America for the culturally and politically savvy. Built around a clarity of image, word and social awareness, Hyphen takes form from the artists, thinkers and creators who are shaping a new multiethnic generation. Hyphen is not a formula but a sensibility — not a collection of recycled fare with an Asian flavor, but original reporting on stories that move beneath the mainstream. Curious and questioning, Hyphen looks into the hard issues, but also the Asian American by accident, by tangent or by happenstance. Visually arresting, it strikes the gut with clean design, sharp photography and original illustration.

Women's Initiative is a not-for-profit agency. Our mission is to build the entrepreneurial capacity of women to overcome economic and social barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. Women's Initiative has proven that women create jobs for themselves and others, access the mainstream economy, and increase their economic self-sufficiency when they are given business planning and financing support.

By targeting low-income women, focusing on the needs of traditionally underserved groups including minorities, immigrants, and welfare recipients, Women's Initiative brings new resources into local communities in a unique model. Over half of the Women's Initiative community participates in our classes offered in Spanish through our Alternativas para Latinas en Autosuficiencia (ALAS) program, which boasts culturally competent services and extensive networks that propel Latina entrepreneurs into business success.

The SPIN Project strengthens nonprofit social justice organizations, small and large, to communicate effectively for themselves. The SPIN Project provides accessible and affordable strategic communications consulting, training, coaching, networking opportunities and concrete tools. Our skills and expertise are blended with our commitment to strengthening social justice organizations and helping them engage in communications to achieve their goals. We develop communications skills, infrastructure and leadership, strengthening organizations to achieve their social justice goals.

Mother Jones is an independent nonprofit whose roots lie in a commitment to social justice implemented through first rate investigative reporting.

Currently in its 9th year of publication, ColorLines is the leading national, multi-racial magazine devoted to the creativity and complexity of communities of color. Our magazine features the best writing on the issues that affect these communities. ColorLines exposes popular lies, reveals hidden truths, and prioritizes the critical stories other publications ignore. ColorLines presents the best expressions in literature, art, music, and film - then couples them with incisive criticism. The publication features the finest art and photography on the subjects that matter; the sharpest criticism on the cultural movements of our times; and the boldest coverage on the organizing that empowers us.