Help Us Tell the Dave the Potter Story Globally

We are honored to tell Dave the Potter’s story—the quiet act of writing and signing his pots during a time that made literacy for slaves illegal and punishable by death. His voice survived slavery’s suppression and, 175 years later, his work resonates as a beacon of dignity, resilience, and a call to resist unjust laws. A documentary and animated series will bring Dave’s world to life—his kiln, his clay, his poignant poems, and the undeniable message that one voice can spark inspiration in thousands of people across time (1-minute summary about Dave the Potter's life).

I am Yaba Baker, the great great great great grandson of Dave the potter. My family and I carry his legacy forward, teaching that even when a voice seems small, it can echo through time. By sharing his life with children and adults alike, we invite a new generation to see art as resistance and to learn that quiet acts can carry immense power across generations.

This project turns history into a living lesson: that signing his name on a pot was not rebellion for rebellion’s sake but a transformative act of self-determination. Dave’s life proves that what seems invisible can become invaluable, that skill and storytelling can demand recognition, and that tenderness and courage can shape a future we inherit and continue. Our documentary and animation will illuminate the personal courage behind the public art, connecting classrooms, families, and communities to a shared human story—one that invites empathy, curiosity, and action.

Be part of this enduring invitation to speak up, to create, to resist in ways that empower others. Your support will fund research, production, and storytelling that makes Dave’s history accessible and inspiring for audiences across the United States and around the world. You never know what small acts of resistance like Dave’s actions will mean in the future. Even the smallest donation could help inspire, educate, and uplift people far and wide. Donate today and help us transform a century-and-a-half-old quiet act into a global call to courage and change. Join me in supporting real change. Let’s support good in the world and make a difference. Just a small donation will go a long way to helping me meet my goal for CREATIVE VISIONS FOUNDATION