"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…
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,…
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…
Dear President Barlow,
On behalf of the Creators' Rights Movement (CRM), I want to sincerely thank you and the 1,400 members of CWA Local 3204 for your official statement of solidarity. We are proud to have your support letter on our Sponsor page.
Labor unions like yours have long paved the way for the protections…
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…
Copyright and AI FAQs
Explore the most common questions about copyright in the age of artificial intelligence.
What is the impact of AI on copyright law?
AI challenges traditional copyright frameworks by creating works that may not have a human author, prompting legal debates on authorship and ownership.
Can AI-generated works be copyrighted?
Currently, copyright…
