Keris Lové is a dynamic artist, writer, and policy advocate hailing from the Bronx, New York City. A proud graduate of SUNY Buffalo State, she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science before beginning her career in the NYC child welfare system, where she served as a supervisor for a hard-to-place group home. In that leadership role, Keris introduced structural reforms that prioritized family reunification.
In 2019, Keris joined the National Women’s March artist table, coordinating artists across the country. That same year, she played a key role in advancing historic housing legislation in the Bronx and was instrumental in statewide efforts to reform campaign finance and bail laws. She also curated her first art and activism gallery exhibition in SoHo, blending creative expression with social justice.
In 2020, Keris co-founded NNLB, a Black-led organization committed to Black liberation, direct reparations, abolition, and the decriminalization of poverty. Her work has been recognized by major publications including Vogue and Elle magazines.
A celebrated singer and songwriter, Keris is the voice behind “I Believe,” a movement anthem featuring Harry Belafonte, fellow activists, and her mentor Carmen Perez-Jordan. The song reflects her lifelong dedication to justice, rooted in her heritage as the granddaughter of Jim Crow survivors and civil rights activists.
Keris has received four New York State proclamations, is a Women of Excellence honoree recognized by Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network and has been nominated for songwriting awards. Through every medium she touches—be it policy, music, or art—Keris Lové remains devoted to carrying the legacy of liberation forward for communities of color.
