George Floyd

We Call for #JusticeOutLoud

Marking Memorial Day was already challenging this year. And this week's video capturing the tragic killing of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police, in addition to the recently leaked video of Armaud Arbery's murder, serve as more stark reminders of the dehumanization, indignity, and injustices faced every day by Black men in our country. This must stop. We must continue to repudiate these injustices and protest the racist violence proliferating in America. We must lead with values and continue to call for fundamental human rights. Here’s how…. Read More →

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New Faces at The Opportunity Agenda

As we work to equip social justice leaders with the skills, content, and research needed to be effective communicators and leaders of narative change in this challenging time, we add four new members to our team. Join us in welcoming Adam Luna, Christiaan Perez, Chrystian Rodriguez, and Jade Wilenchik. Read more 

Victoria Pickering

The Movement Continues Online  

We are continually inspired by the experimental, often unprecedented, and sometimes radical projects that we have seen born amidst COVID-19. This month, we have a list that's nearly twice as long as our typical partner roundup — from artists organizing on racism, economic opportunity, and protecting democracy. Partner Stories 

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Visioning a More Equitable Culinary World

New Orleans chef and Creative Change alum Tunde Wey was profiled in The New Yorker. In the piece, "The Case for Letting the Restaurant Industry Die," the artist-activist reimagines a more equitable restaurant culture in a post-COVID world. Read more

The Amp

The Amp: Justice for George Floyd

In the latest edition of The Amp, we round up tools for criminal justice reform in the wake of the George Floyd tragedy in Minneapolis and look ahead to social justice events and hooks for June — LGBTQ Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month. Read more

Image credits: Canva, The Opportunity Agenda, Victoria Pickering, Moyo Oyelola via Bespoken Bureau, The Opportunity Agenda.

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