Our favorite LGBTQ+ immigrant artists, plus narrative tools for immigration, democracy, and sports 

ICYMI: Research to Mobilize BIPOC Voters  

Last week, TOA researchers Porshèa Patterson-Hurst and Julie Fisher-Rowe shared our latest findings and recommendations for mobilizing BIPOC voters in the South.  

The stories and audience insights in this research come from our close collaboration with artists and advocates in the Beyond Democracy cohort who helped develop a narrative strategy for Southern communities of color. 

Watch the webinar to learn more about the video concepts we tested in our full research deck. Use our Beyond Democracy: Mobilizing BIPOC Voters in the South narrative guide for quick messaging and narrative tips. And don’t forget to help spread the word by sharing both with your colleagues who work to deepen civic engagement! 
Narrative Research Lab Webinar Promotion June 2024

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Join our Narrative Research Lab webinar for a conversation with United We Dream Action about their Gamer Influencer Program. They partnered with influencers on Twitch and Discord to reach young Latinx men with storytelling strategies to counter disinformation. Gain insights on what resonates with young Latinx gamers in this webinar. NOTE: this research complies with 501(c)(3) guidelines.
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Immigrant
Heritage Month

This Immigrant Heritage Month, we reaffirm that immigrants are people first, before they are workers! Pro-immigrant supporters often assert that immigrants are beneficial to this country because of their labor and economic contributions. While true, this messaging plays into a problematic narrative. ⁠Learn why and how to avoid it in this blog from TOA researcher Britney Vongdara.
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Fandom + Futurism #PowerofPop

What is Afrofuturism? Can cosplay be liberating? Our latest Power Of Pop episode dives into all things Fandom + Futurism with TOA Researchers Tia Smith and Porshèa Patterson-Hurst. Check out our TikTok and Instagram Reels for highlights from their conversation and make sure to share them with your friends!
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Social Justice at the Olympics

Excited for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris? Get ready with our messaging guidance on Talking About Justice and Equity through Sports! Use this tool to mobilize and persuade sports fans who share our values but haven’t recognized how systemic injustice impacts athletes in both their daily lives and in sports.
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Uplifting LGBTQ+ Immigrant Artists! 

June is Pride and Immigrant Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating some of the incredible LGBTQ+ Immigrant artists whose cultural and creative work inspire us, entertain us, and help us feel seen! These are just a few of the artists on TOA staff’s radar.

Rommy Torrico (they/them) is a visual artist from Chile and a 2022 Creative Change alum who has spent years working in the (im)migrant rights struggle.  

Alex Albadree (they/them) is a social justice artist and 2022 Culture and Narrative Fellow who aims to raise critical consciousness and mobilize audiences for social change.  

Jenni(f)fer Tamayo (they/them) is poet, performer, visual artist, and essayist whose work reimagines narratives about undocumented people in the U.S.  

Who would you add to this list? Help us grow our list by dropping your favorites in the comments or emailing us!

Image credits: Somi Benson-Jaja, The Opportunity Agenda, Creative Commons, Dr. Tia Smith, Paris 2024, Rommy Torrico

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