AHFA's Mission

Artists for a Hate Free America (AHFA) is dedicated to countering bigotry, homophobia, racism, violence and censorship in American politics and public life, through strategies of education, grassroots organizing and advocacy.

AHFA uses the power of popular culture to draw attention to violent hate crimes and the subtle and insidious forms of hate and censorship accompanying the rise of the Radical Right in America.

AHFA gives artists effective ways to be involved in fighting hate by providing the information, resources and programs needed to make the most of their time and talents. AHFA works with artists to mobilize their audiences and the general public to take an active role in fighting hate.

AHFA was founded in 1993 after the successful involvement of the entertainment industry in the defeat of Oregon's anti-gay ballot measure 9.

The small staff and operating budget, as well as the public education programs, are suported by private and corporate gifts.