Changing our focus from reacting to crisis to creating the world we want to build

It is a new paradigm for our movements of social change and abolition work. The formulas required for actualizing change have shifted. How do we remain clear on our collective’s pulse – and not in a state of response mode – in order to create the world that we want? Within our communication world of… Continue reading Changing our focus from reacting to crisis to creating the world we want to build

Why storytelling matters for social justice organizations

Storytelling is a bedrock of communication throughout society. For the future of our social justice organizations – the exchange of our stories are important and essential steps in our work. The practice of sharing stories in the social justice space amplifies marginalized voices, builds connections, creates cultural memory, highlights intersectionalities and shapes public perceptions on… Continue reading Why storytelling matters for social justice organizations

The importance of communications work in the African diaspora (tradition of griots continues)

Who historically passed down the modes of operating in society through our diasporic communities? Who shed light on the “tea” we needed to know as means of survival? The tradition of the griot in the African diaspora were roleplayers in this, whether on the frontlines or behind the scenes. Up to today, our griots who… Continue reading The importance of communications work in the African diaspora (tradition of griots continues)

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