Lucky Jefferson uses art and storytelling to bring people together.

Our mission is simple, we publish social change. We mobilize today's artists and writers to do good by providing safe spaces for their voices and collaboration with others to address pressing societal issues.

With a focus on creative impact, we ground ourselves in the power of art as a way toward challenge norms and reform the world we knew. Through our work, we aim to magnify voices that are routinely oppressed.

Juan H., a currently incarcerated artist, is teaming up with us for a print project that explores the complex and often overlooked relationships formed in prison.

This initiative invites incarcerated individuals to reflect on unconventional bonds—such as the connection between a man and his found record collection, the strength of communal ties, and the relationships formed within the confines of the prison system.

Through this project, Juan and other participants will share personal stories, offering unique insights into the human need for connection in a setting where such bonds are often unseen.

It challenges societal norms and opens a conversation about the emotional lives of incarcerated individuals, providing a public-facing platform for voices typically excluded.

Juan’s vulnerability and leadership along with our support will ensure that this project stays grounded in lived experience.

The funding from the Chicago Awesome Foundation will be crucial in compensating contributors and supporting the creation of the final publication. This grant enables the project's success, and helps bring these undiscovered narratives to the public.