# Keynote: Say It Louder: Artists, Activism & the First Amendment

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**Date:** March 18, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Hilton Grand Ballroom (Salon HJK)  
**Format:** Keynote  
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## Speakers

- **W. Kamau Bell** — Comedian
- **Jessica Weitz** — National Director of Artist & Entertainment Engagement
- **Jane Fonda** — Activist

Artists have always used their platforms to challenge power, and the First Amendment has had their back, even when governments tried to shut it down. The ACLU’s Jessica Weitz joins Jane Fonda and W. Kamau Bell to link culture to action. When democracy is at stake, there’s a role for everyone to get involved. This session shares concrete ways anyone can show up, organize, and protect free speech—no fame required.

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