Communications

Posted by | June 15, 2020
How Stories Can Change Minds: Going Beyond “Me, Us, and Now”

Storytelling is a powerful tool in advocacy and organizing. You don’t overturn systems of power by spewing facts and figures alone. But do you know how these stories can change...

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Posted by | June 15, 2020
Organizing Through Our Stories

Group decisions are infinitely more powerful, yet difficult to create. Our job as community organizers and leaders is to create and curate groups that will take action together to create...

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Posted by | June 15, 2020
Storytelling with Data: How to Create Insights from Data to Win Campaigns

Understanding how to communicate data effectively is a critical skill, especially when it comes to inspiring voters to support a candidate. This training will help you learn how to generate...

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Posted by | June 15, 2020
On the Margins: Mutual Aid as a Means to Combat Gentrification

Black Americans experience homelessness at disproportionate rates because they are the individuals most harmed by the impacts of white supremacy. Gentrification, a byproduct of white supremacy, has created an epidemic...

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Posted by | June 15, 2020
Breaking Up With the White Moderate Once and for All

Fifty-seven years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote that the "white moderate" is the biggest obstacle to black freedom. This training, by a white anti-racist educator, focuses on the...

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Posted by | April 25, 2019
Accessibility as a Foundational Tool for Social Storytelling

Accessible media improves the experience for your existing audience and invites and engages folks with disabilities with your content. People with disabilities are frequently overlooked as activists, storytellers and political...

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Posted by | April 25, 2019
Messaging and Media 101: Sharing Your Vision Effectively in a Fast-Changing Media Landscape

Have you ever wondered how to get news coverage on a topic or campaign you're driving in your community? How to build press-worthy events? Looking to share and expand your...

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Posted by | April 25, 2019
When Preparation Meets Opportunity: A Simulation on Rapid Response Communications

Crisis communications is usually viewed as responding to negative events, but the same principles apply to situations you can leverage to advance your cause. Progressive advocates and candidates can expect...

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Posted by | April 25, 2019
Don’t Fear the Black Activist: How to Communicate without Anti-Blackness

Join Faith Cheltenham, @thefayth, in learning to communicate your true intent as white accomplices interested in providing relevant support for Black people. This training combine elements of stand-up comedy, large...

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Posted by | April 25, 2019
The Power of Persona: Shape Your Story Into a Powerful Digital Presence

Join us for a fun, interactive session that will provide ideas for how your personal story is connected to the causes you care about, directions to help you navigate the...

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