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Your Work Built the Machine; Now the Machine Can’t Find You

Your Work Built the Machine; Now the Machine Can’t Find You Why owning your rights and owning your visibility are not separate fights Dr. Rhonda Lawson, Founder & CEO, Meet the World Image Solutions The conversation about creators’ rights has always centered on one question: Who controls the work? In 2026, that question has a…

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INDIANAPOLIS - April 20, 2026 - CREATORS RIGHTS MOVEMENT SPOTLIGHTS ISAAC "LUCKY" SMITH Director of Marketing and "The Promo King" Championing Ownership for Creators The Creators Rights Movement proudly recognizes Isaac "Lucky" Smith, widely known as The Promo King and now serving as Director of Marketing, as a strong voice in the fight for independent creator…

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Sharon J. Hill Receives Yellow Rose Recognition for Leadership and Advocacy

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2026 — The Creators’ Rights Movement proudly recognizes Sharon J. Hill for being a 2026 Yellow Rose Honoree, nominated by Georgia State Senator Donzella James, for her decades of service, leadership, and advocacy. The Yellow Rose Ceremony honors women who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through civic engagement, leadership, and public…

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CRM Receives Industry Endorsement from Dot Hip Hop

  Creators’ Rights Movement Receives Industry Endorsement from Dot Hip Hop The Creators’ Rights Movement continues to gain momentum as leaders across the creative and media industries begin to publicly support the mission of strengthening creator ownership and long-term value. We are proud to share a formal endorsement from Scott Pruitt, Chief Marketing Officer of…

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City of New Orleans Presents Official Proclamation to CRM Author Advocate Dr. Rhonda Lawson

  City of New Orleans Presents Official Proclamation to CRM Author Advocate Dr. Rhonda Lawson  New Orleans, LA (March 2, 2026) — The City of New Orleans formally honored Dr. Rhonda Lawson with an official proclamation during the recent Ivory and Cream Affair Jazz Brunch, the flagship event of the 10th Annual Black History Month…

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RICK ABERNATHY JOINS CRM AS SPOKESPERSON TO FIGHT FOR PERPETUAL COPYRIGHT REFORM

"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…

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The Creators’ Rights Movement Launches Newsletter and National Campaign for Perpetual Copyright During Black History Month

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…

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Confidence Looks Good on You: How Michelle A. Rhoney Turns Pain Into Power for Women

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…

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Black Fantasy’s Bright Horizon: Torrie Q. Jones Leads With Authentic Power

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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, NamedPublicist for Literacy Code Book Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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…

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Creators’ Rights Movement

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…

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CREATORS’ RIGHTS MOVEMENT HAILS PARTNERSHIP WITH “THE SINGER’S PRODUCER” CHARLES WALLERT

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Sharon J. Hill 678.900.2405  *   crmmedia@creatorsrightsmovement.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CREATORS’ RIGHTS MOVEMENT HAILS PARTNERSHIP WITH “THE SINGER’S PRODUCER” CHARLES WALLERT ATLANTA, GA — The Creators’ Rights Movement (CRM) proudly announces that the acclaimed Producer/Composer Charles Wallert will serve in the capacity as the National Entertainment Industry Liaison. Mr. Wallert…

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PETITION SURPASSES 1,000

Major Milestone Achieved Contact: Sharon J. Hill Phone: 678.900.2405 Email: crmmedia@creatorsrightsmovement.com CRM ENDS 2025 WITH RECORD MOMENTUM: COPYRIGHT PETITION SURPASSES 1,000 SIGNATURES ATLANTA, GA — December 15, 2025 — The Creators’ Rights Movement (CRM) announces a powerful conclusion to the fourth quarter of 2025, marked by critical milestones signaling public urgency for legislative reform.…

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The New Website Design

Welcome to the Creators’ Rights Movement On behalf of Music Industry Consultant Mark G. Goldstein, we are proud to welcome you to the newly redesigned Creators’ Rights Movement website—a digital home built to empower, educate, and unite artists, music professionals, and supporters across the country. This new platform represents the next chapter in our mission: protecting…

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