LOVE’S BEST LANGUAGE

I AM SOTERIA has been using art of all forms to bring communities together, she has used it to combat hate, bias and injustice of all kinds. Her collaborations are made to create awareness of what it means to be courageous in this time. Her art seeks to fully bring people closer to their destinies!

She has spoken at the Women’s March in Raleigh, NC in 2019 & 2020. Soteria has also traveled abroad using her poetry and songs as a way to connect with others across the globe.

Another one of her passions is working with the reentry community, those who are marginalized, and those whose voices have yet to be heard. One way she does this is beside other advocates and artists for justice, as well as local and national organizations. I AM SOTERIA’s work brings awareness to the systemic injustices that arise within our community and our country.

In 2019 she started what she likes to call “I AM SOTERIA & FRIENDS.”

This movement was created to bring injustice and racism to light, and create transformation in the midst of all the turmoil that is happening and that has happened. Her goal is to invite local artists to her platforms to share their artistic gifts with communities to be the light. Since the very first event on February 3, 2019 she has hosted 6 events and 5 renditions.

• I AM SOTERIA & FRIENDS: Love’s Best Language: Music in Saxapahaw by the River

• I AM SOTERIA & FRIENDS: Juneteenth Redefining Freedom at the Culture Mill

• I AM SOTERIA & FRIENDS: Coffee Shop Hip-Hop at Johnny’s Gone Fishing

• I AM SOTERIA & FRIENDS: Black Friday at the Haw River Ballroom