Beyond the Inauguration; Economic Justice; and events
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Amplify Values in These Emerging Issues
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We Can Go Beyond
Yesterday, the nation welcomed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the United States at a time of deep anguish and great promise. President Biden is already indicating that he wants to
go beyond<[link removed]> by rescinding the Muslim travel ban, proposing immigration reform, introducing Covid-19 response plans, and taking steps to address racial injustice. The Opportunity Agenda issued
this statement<[link removed]> in response to the new Biden-Harris administration.
Here are additional tools on how to talk about some of these initiatives:
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Quick Tips for Talking Immigration Issues<[link removed]> •
Talking About COVID-19: A Call for Racial, Economic, and Health Equity<[link removed]> •
Ten Lessons for Talking About Race, Racism, and Racial Justice<[link removed]> •
The Mandate to Go Beyond in 2021<[link removed]>
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We Can Thrive Together!
In welcoming this new era of possibilities, The Opportunity Agenda has partnered with Amplifier to create “
We Can Thrive Together,<[link removed]>” a values-based discussion guide with commissioned artwork to inspire a national conversation about economic justice. Already distributed to 15,000 teachers across the country for their online curricula, the guide and art are available for community groups and individuals to welcome this new era. Lesson plans are available at
Education Amplifier<[link removed]>.
Upcoming Media Hooks and Events
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Awareness, Recognition, and Events:
• January 21: Refugee Council USA is hosting
The Stories of Us: The Storyteller’s Journey<[link removed]>
• January 21: United We Dream is hosting a
community call<[link removed]> to discuss Biden's immigration actions
• January 27: The People's Campaign for Parole Justice is hosting a
Virtual Advocacy Day event<[link removed]> to discuss their Elder Parole and Fair and Timely Parole bill initiatives.
• January 27: Color of Change is hosting a virtual
Manhattan DA Candidate Forum<[link removed]> • January 28:
Sundance Film Festival<[link removed]> begins
• January 31:
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day<[link removed]>
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Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Cultural Hooks:
January 22, 1973: The Supreme Court upheld the “right to privacy” in the case of
Roe v. Wade.<[link removed]>
January 23, 1939:
Birthday of Edward Verne Roberts<[link removed]>, who was a pioneering advocate for people with disabilities.
January 26, 1944: Civil rights activist, writer, and professor
Angela Davis was born<[link removed]>.
January 29, 2018: Trump administration began implementation of the
“Migrant Protection Protocols” (better known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy)<[link removed]>. Immediately upon taking office, President Biden rolled back Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy.
January 30, 1919:
Korematsu Day<[link removed]> - birthday of Fred Korematsu, who challenged the constitutionality of President Roosevelt’s executive order to create the “relocation camps” for Japanese-Americans.
January 31, 1865:
13th Amendment to the United States Constitution<[link removed]> abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
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