I Am Not Afraid

The Peace Poets

"I Am Not Afraid" was born out of grief, courage, and the collective spirit of resistance. Written by Lu Aya of the Peace Poets, the song emerged one night in East Harlem after a direct action—an offering to confront the ongoing crises and oppression in our communities. Sung in moments of risk and confrontation, it becomes both a shield and a declaration: we are not afraid, because the struggle for liberation is greater than fear.