MISSION STATEMENT

The Radical Hearts Collective is a multigenerational, multifaith, multiracial, multiclass movement of artists, creators, advocates, leaders, and community builders dedicated to manifesting liberation through Advocacy, Art, & Affection. We center the voices and leadership of those most impacted by systemic oppression . We build power through cultural organizing, radical resource redistribution, and the cultivation of joy and healing justice within our communities. Supporting our intersectional communities in the streets, uplifting in creation, and connecting on the dance floor.

OUR VISION

We envision a world where advocacy and art converge to dismantle systems of oppression and nurture networks of care, creativity, and collective liberation because of the wisdom of system-impacted people. Through the transformative power of nightlife culture and grassroots organizing, we create “safer &  braver” spaces where marginalized communities - can thrive in their full authenticity. 

Our vision is rooted in the complete reimagining of society - moving away from punishment and scarcity toward abundance, self-determination, and shared prosperity. The Radical Hearts collective was created by LGL Tenacity and Paco May to unite the nightlife and advocacy worlds of the most marginalized community members that are impacted by the issues of the world at large.

“Good for all people. Dignity for all humans…”

We envision a world transformed by collective care, where all people live with dignity, abundance, and sovereignty. In this world, every person's inherent worth is celebrated, barriers to access are eliminated, and communities have the resources they need to thrive. The future culture we are co-creating with advocacy, art and affection includes many different forms of self determination, expression with a combination of creative activities, productions and intersectional experiences that define our Collective Liberation.

CORE VALUES

The Radical Hearts Collective represents a new model of movement building that centers trans joy, leadership, leisure and “thrivability” while creating concrete pathways for resources to reach those most impacted by systemic oppression. By uniting the worlds of creation, nightlife and advocacy, RHC demonstrates how celebration can be a revolutionary act when paired with intentional impactful organization and radical resource redistribution.

THE TIMELINE

  • Paco reaches out to Lacey, who is working at The Silvia Rivera Law Project at the time. They connect over a desire to cover the city in art.

  • FEBRUARY 2023

    The first Radical Hearts Dance was held at 1 Brooklyn Bridge Park, the site of Paco's solo exhibit, NIGHT LIGHTS.

  • SAFER SPACES-APRIL 2023

    The Radical Hearts sponsor SAFER SPACES at the historic Stonewall Inn, partnering with Jagermeister and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI)

  • SAFER SPACES 2 - APRIL 2023

    2 separate panel discussions were held in partnership with The Moxy Hotel and SIGBI to focus on the need to both celebrate today and honor our history in equal measure.

  • LGL and Paco volunteer their time and artwork to support BaBEC's Mx. Juneteenth Pageant on Fire Island.


  • Both Paco and LGL have worked closely with the New York Transgender Advocacy Group (NYTAG) and the New Pride Agenda to help bring their initatives to life both visually and logistically.