The Raptorial HOF is dedicated to activists whose actions in support of what they believe in are particularly noteworthy. The Hall of Fame also enshrines artists who succesfully turn a dominant media paradigm upon itself and creative troublemakers who (non-violently) 'fuck shit up'. The goal here is for the list of people/projects inducted into the Hall to grow and expand in its scope. (Yes, we're aware that the initial inductees are all a bunch of white folk... just a temporary coincidence we assure you. Jammers and Activists from all walks of life are welcome here -- please send nominees!)   2002 © Raptorial Media     If you know of individuals who should be enshrined in this Hall of Fame... please e-mail Raptorial and tell us who they are and why they should be here.   FYI, there are some Culture Jamming Criteria worth considering before making a nomination.     LINKS: Peace Heroes NAPF tribute to the famous variety of heroes (you know, King Jr., Gandhi and so on). Profiles in Courage Michael Moore's tribute to brave individuals speaking truth no matter the cost (scroll down his main page).

Statement Makers When petitions and banners just won't cut it... Janis Heaphy Before a hostile commencement crowd at California State University, Sacramento, she had the nerve to warn graduates about the White House's attempts to ruin the Constitution in the name of anti-terrorism.   Tristan Kading During an extended McDonald's commercial passed off as a "career education assembly," he creatively embarassed the fast food giant in front of his entire high school.   Julia "Butterfly" Hill To save the remaining Redwood Forest, she lived in the treetops of Northern California for over two years...   John Schuchardt During the Gulf War, he disrupted a quiet day at church for then-President Bush...   Richard Paul Springer He ruined an award presentation in honor of former President Ronald Reagan... Michael Gayler He threw fake blood on Norman Schwartzkopf during a promotional book signing event...         Monkeywrenchers Artists who turn media on its ear... Noel Godin (aka George Le Gloupier - "L'Entarteur") He threw a pie in Bill Gates' face while the whole world was watching... Negativland They coined the phrase 'culture jamming' and have been creatively challenging media-based assumptions for over 20 years...         Monumental Moments   original photo: Associated Press used without permission