https://miccheck.org/original-works daily 0.75 2021-08-27 https://miccheck.org/original-works/lyk6uhqorkyc9wgw1x1ayah8cpkuem monthly 0.5 2021-08-21 https://miccheck.org/original-works/tb3kloo3q2eu0m8h0wi0mhncu5qqvz monthly 0.5 2021-08-27 https://miccheck.org/ourmission daily 0.75 2021-04-09 https://miccheck.org/whatwedo daily 0.75 2021-04-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/602bd700f4275a2cb11cb93d/1613496990190/4436381C-521B-4BEB-8DC8-698C29FA2129.jpg What We Do - More About Us The Mic Check Initiative has a goal to make the arts accessible to all students. We believe that the most effective way to do this is by actively impacting the legislative process. Our mission is to generate support for the campaigns of politicians who are willing to stand up for young artists, and make our voices heard. We will do this through partnerships with youth theatres, fundraising events, and awareness campaigns, and we’d love your help. Join us now! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/602bd824c165a2198df7c7a4/1613620148004/A104E8A6-D69D-4045-BB9A-7CC35DD540F5.jpg What We Do - What is a Political Action Committee? A Political Action Committee, or PAC, is an organization that generates support for political candidates, or individual policy. The goal of a PAC is to impact the way voters vote, in order to create change. The Mic Check Initiative is a PAC whose gaol it is to get candidates who are going to support the arts in our schools elected. Do you wanna help us? Get involved! (Photos Courtesy of Josie Thune Photography) https://miccheck.org/donate daily 0.75 2021-02-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/602c0e9d750e046ac98146f3/1613500081556/shutterstock_277748789.jpg Donate https://miccheck.org/home daily 1.0 2021-05-30 https://miccheck.org/anti-racism-in-the-arts daily 0.75 2021-04-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/602c12c0df6c9f16caa7ff15/1613501153787/shutterstock_549523894.jpg Anti-Racism in the Arts - Land Acknowlegement The Mic Check Initiative, which is based in St. Paul, Minnesota, understands and acknowledges that we are located on the traditional lands of the Wahpekute people, as well as the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ people. We thank these people for the love that they bestowed upon this land, and we thank this land for the gifts it has given us. We also look forward to listening to and learning from the Indigenous activists in order to create more equitable arts education for all people. Since The Mic Check Initiative engages with people from all around the United States, and we are primarily gathering virtually during this pandemic, we encourage all of our website’s visitors to learn more about the Indigenous land that they currently occupy, and think about how we can best advocate for and learn from Indigenous communities. Click the link below to learn more. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/602c129842da9410c1a1d80f/1613501109226/shutterstock_1747728023.jpg Anti-Racism in the Arts - Anti-Racist Arts Statement The Mic Check Initiative recognizes that in America, whiteness has been prioritized within the arts for far too long. This is why it is one of our main focuses to make sure communities of predominantly BIPOC receive the same quality arts education as their white counterparts. The Mic Check Initiative is also committed to making sure that we only contribute to, or support, politicians, and legislation that will not harm BIPOC communities and people. We encourage you to click the link below, where you will find articles to read, podcasts to listen to, and much more to help work towards anti-racism. https://miccheck.org/the-team daily 0.75 2021-04-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/6070b9cdadbe4c7790666073/1618000463552/Screen+Shot+2021-02-18+at+6.34.11+PM.png The Team - Hannah Hannah is an aspiring singer, actor, and dancer, based in the Twin Cities. She studies Theatre at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists and plans to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre following graduation. Outside of her work at the Mic Check Initiative, Hannah is also the co-founder and co-Artistic Director at Firm Ground Theatre Company alongside Will Schmitt. Hannah is passionate about arts education and is excited to work with the Mic Check Initiative to continue expanding access to fine arts training for young artists. She/Her/Hers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/6070b869741bad683f276516/1618000020712/Screen+Shot+2021-02-18+at+6.13.12+PM.png The Team - Timmy Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/6070bcb32dea9c4f0c4544c6/1618075880079/Screen+Shot+2021-02-18+at+6.13.49+PM.png The Team - Marguerite Marguerite Mountain is an artist and student from St. Paul, Minnesota. She is in 11th grade at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. She is the head of Social Media and digital outreach at The Mic Check Initiative and is excited to work to make accessible arts education a reality for as many people as possible. She/Her/Hers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/6070ba6ef25ca924b3bacd1f/1618075880069/Screen+Shot+2021-02-18+at+6.13.33+PM.png The Team - Josie Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60298af9efe3f010b7b33855/t/6071e166eb0ea3189263ca70/1618076012254/3.jpg The Team - Scott Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://miccheck.org/join-us daily 0.75 2021-07-04