October 6, 2020 virtual gala registration is now open!

Save the Date: We're Going Virtual!

You heard it here first, The Opportunity Agenda Justice Out Loud gala is going virtual! Join us, free of charge, on Tuesday, October 6th, for an evening of virtual community as we honor the achievements of Alan Jenkins, Co-founder and Past President of The Opportunity Agenda and DeAnna Hoskins, President and CEO of JustLeadershipUSA. Featuring Fawzia Mirza as Emcee, the artworks of Jesse Krimes and Russell Craig, and special guest appearances. RSVP or contribute today! 

Ten Lessons for Talking About Race, Racism, and Racial Justice

This month we have updated our tool on talking about race and social justice to reflect the latest advice from our partners amid the wave of Black Lives Matter protests that began following the Memorial Day murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. This resource includes ten tips for advancing these essential converations in our constantly shifting cultural landscape, including leading with shared values, describing how racial bias and discrimination hold us all back, and centering BIPOC voices. Read more →

The Amp: Remembering John Lewis; August Social Justice Calendar

In the latest edition of The Amp we remember civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, whose moving final words were published to coincide with his funeral today. And, we honor his call to learn from history with the release of August's calendar of social justice anniversaries, events, and cultural milestones to help you plan your outreach and messaging in the coming weeks. Read more →

Social Justice Communications Capacity Gets Multi-Million Dollar Boost from MacKenzie Scott

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced yesterday that she is investing in 116 organizations driving transformational change. We are deeply honored to be among this illustrious group and grateful for this opportunity to develop narrative and culture change breakthroughs on immigration, racial justice, economic opportunity and more. Read our statement →

Welcoming Summer Interns; Fulbright for I. India Thulsi 

The Opportunity Agenda is excited to welcome our summer interns, Cole Richards and Abrielle De Veaux, who will be working on web content and social media, respectively. In other news, Law and Policy Fellow I. India Thusi was recently selected as a Fulbright Global Scholar. Thusi plans to conduct empirical research on the criminalization of sex work in Sweden and New Zealand, where the issue is approached differently. Congratulations India on this great distinction!

Image credits: The Opportunity Agenda, Courtesy of Black Lives Matter, public domain, Lincoln Bovell, Courtesy of India Thusi.