Our Story

To challenge hearts
& minds through the arts

URU was founded in 1995 by a group of artists from New Haven, Conn. and New York City, who collectively wanted to give something back to their communities. Led by Crystal R. Emery, this collaboration morphed into URU, The Right To Be, Inc.

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OUR HISTORY

URU believes that art can define and transform civilizations and individuals. It is a powerful source of expression and self-empowerment. Art is fundamental to the individual human spirit, as well as to the functioning of a civil, inclusive society. URU seeks to create both new art and new ways to deliver this art and representation to communities that may have otherwise never had the chance to experience it. Truly, you can’t be what you can’t see.

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Milestones

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Chronology

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