For the Denver-based Flobots, activism and art have always been intertwined. Since its inception, the band has encouraged fans to engage in voter registration and other community efforts. In 2008, when Flobots achieved artistic and commercial success with the politically charged hit song “Handlebars,” they decided to take their activism to a national stage.
Flobots.org builds communities of musicians and music fans who are inspired to create positive change in their relationships, themselves and their world. More than 5,000 people have registered profiles on the Fight with Tools social networking site (http://www.fightwithtools.org). Across the country, more than 100 Fight with Tools street teams meet regularly to develop leadership skills and perform service projects in their communities.
Last year, Flobots.org’s founding members were awarded the Circles of Change award from Seeking Common Ground. In March, Flobots.org received the Cesar Chavez Leadership Award. Flobots.org has been featured at numerous conferences on social justice, leadership and sustainable living.
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