"I DIDN’T KNOW!": RICK ABERNATHY JOINS CREATORS’ RIGHTS MOVEMENT AS SPOKESPERSON TO FIGHT FOR PERPETUAL COPYRIGHT REFORM
ATLANTA, GA — The Creators’ Rights Movement (CRM) is proud to announce the appointment of powerhouse artist and visionary Rick Abernathy, co-founder and former lead vocalist of the iconic funk group Lakeside Express (later known as Lakeside), as an official Spokesperson for…
ATLANTA, GA (February 1, 2026) – Sharon J. Hill, Publicist for the Creators’ Rights Movement (CRM), is proud to announce the launch of the movement’s official newsletter, The CRM Chronicle, edited by Amanda Sherman. This launch marks a pivotal moment in the fight for creative justice as the organization kicks off a national campaign during Black History Month to advocate for Perpetual…
Some authors entertain or inform you, but Michelle A. Rhoney is the kind who writes with a purpose so clear you can feel it in your chest.
After her appearance in the Horizons Author Lounge, I was honored when Michelle accepted the invitation to be one of 14 featured authors in my 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend. She’s…
In a genre where Black voices have historically been scarce, Torrie Q. Jones is redefining what fantasy fiction looks like.
I learned this quickly after meeting her in 2023. We met through a mutual literary friend who recommended her as a guest for my show, the Horizons Author Lounge. I was excited because she was a fantasy fiction author,…
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Native Daughter Brings Black History Month Literary Weekend Back to New Orleans Councilman Eugene Green to Speak at Signature Ivory & Cream Literary Jazz Brunch
NEW ORLEANS—New Orleans native, author, and literary advocate Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson is celebrating the 10th Annual Black History Month Literary Weekend back home in New Orleans…
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Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson Joins Creators’ Rights Movement as Author Advocate, Named Publicist for Literacy Code Book Tour
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2026 — Award-winning author, literary strategist, and literacy advocate Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson has joined the Creators’ Rights Movement as an author advocate, expanding her long-standing work at the…
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Author, Philanthropist Ethel Gardner Joins Creators’ Rights Movement Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2026 — The Creators’ Rights Movement (CRM), a national advocacy organization advancing creator ownership and fair compensation, announced today that author and nonprofit founder Ethel Gardner has joined the movement’s Advisory Board, strengthening CRM’s work at the intersection…
NEWSLETTER
CREATORS’ RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Issue No. 1 | February 1, 2026
Who We Are
The Creators’ Rights Movement (CRM) is an education-driven advocacy initiative dedicated to protecting, empowering, and informing creators about their intellectual property rights.
The Movement exists to serve creators across music, film, writing, visual arts, digital media, and emerging platforms—especially those who…
