Brian Erickson, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Talking Opportunity: Tune in for Abbott Elementary

This month: Black creators challenging economic injustice and anti-Asian racism message guidance Abbott Elementary: When TV Gets it Right Created by and starring West Philly's own Q…

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  Brian Erickson, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 10:49 PM

Talking Opportunity: Meet the 2022 Culture & Narrative fellows

This month: voting rights, Black history, and Sundance Film Festival watchlist Introducing the 2022 Culture & Narrative Fellows Our inaugural cohort for the 2022 We Can Thrive T…

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  Sughey Ramirez, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Announcing our Culture & Narrative Fellows!

Introducing the 2022 “We Can Thrive Together” Culture & Narrative Fellows! Dear John,On behalf of all of us at The Opportunity Agenda, it brings me great joy to introduce our 20…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 5:23 PM

36 hours left in 2021!

It’s not too late to make a donation in 2021! Dear John,The Opportunity Agenda is resolved to strengthen the social justice field and equip advocates and activists with tools they can use to deepen the impact of thei…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 2:27 PM

Together we can do this!

We can do this together! Dear John,We are counting on you!Communications and culture have the power to move hearts and minds in ways that facts and figures often cannot. That’s why The Opportunity Agenda provides com…

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  Brian Erickson, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Talking Opportunity: Let's talk about Squid Game

This month: our top 5 tips for improving TV portrayals of income inequality New Research: How Are Low-Income Characters Depicted on TV? Our newest media research, Power of Pop: What…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Oops! We can't do it alone.

We can't do it alone. Dear John, We know your name isn’t “name”! Our apologies – let’s try this again…Can we count on you? At the Opportunity Agenda we partner with social justice leaders across the country to help t…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM

We can't do it alone.

We can't do it alone. Dear name,Can we count on you? At the Opportunity Agenda we partner with social justice leaders across the country to help tell a better story about justice and opportunity, to move hearts and m…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Pull up a chair!

Pull up a chair! Dear John,A gift to The Opportunity Agenda today helps thousands of advocates across the country pull up a chair to any table - so their voices can be heard. Will you help? …

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Talking Opportunity: Whistleblowing at the sports table

This month: talking justice and equity at Thanksgiving and impacting democracy in 2022 Catch Your Family Offsides this Thanksgiving If you grew up in a sports family, then you know …

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM

This is what democracy looks like!

The work of securing and strengthening democracy is crucial all year round - not just during election cycles.  Dear John, Of the people, by the people, for the people. Equitable and inclusive. These are the ideal val…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Talking Opportunity: Culture & Narrative Fellowship Launch

This month: our $15k fellowship for creatives, plus your horror film watchlist Call for Applications: Culture & Narrative Fellowship We are currently accepting applications from…

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  Adam Luna, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 3:16 PM

FWD: Prize for your thoughts?

Hi there John Just wanted to be sure you saw this email from Ellen. The Opportunity Agenda is offering a chance to win a couple of fun prize bundles including an at-home interview tech kit as a thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 2:22 PM

A new podcast and feature profile for your queue

This month: our podcast and board profile series launches, plus editorial hooks and messaging tools Shifting the Narrative Podcast is now live! Today, we're launching a limited podc…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Prize for your thoughts?

Dear John, All of us at The Opportunity Agenda are committed to supporting folks like you to communicate better and smarter to win. We would love to hear how we can help YOU make the impact you need to change our world. Will you please take…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Talking Opportunity: TikTok for Critical Race Theory

Back-to-school resources for racial and immigrant justice Going to School… on TikTok This academic year begins amid widespread threats and restrictions on educators’ ability to teac…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Talking Opportunity: Critical Conversations in Racial Justice

Olympic-sized racial justice messaging for the track and the classroom Five Tips for Talking About Black Women in Sports As Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron, many of us undoubte…

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  Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 7:41 PM

The Opportunity Agenda is Expanding & Hiring – Be a Part of It!

Dear , It’s been a while since I’ve shared an update and the news I have is really exciting: team TOA is growing! The Opportunity Agenda is a social justice communications lab that helps social and racial justice leaders use communications …

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 4:07 PM

What can you do... to expand opportunity?

What can you do... to expand opportunity? Dear John,You are probably aware that the US system of mass incarceration is a direct result of systemic racism, inequality, and a lack of access to opportunity that can impa…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Talking Opportunity: Envision Inclusive Economic Justice

Resources for your month ahead.  New Posters and Discussion Guide Envision Inclusive Economic Justice A vision of Economic Justice can help us push for the radical change necessary …

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 9:20 PM

The Amp: Messaging Advice on Upcoming Supreme Court Decisions

This week: messaging advice on pending Supreme Court decisions NOTE: Given the broad relevance of the topics we are covering this week, we are sending this edition of The Amp to our full email list. If you would like…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Talking Opportunity: Redefining Safety

Resources for your month ahead.  Redefining Safety Starts With Safer Communities While much of the country has spent the last year engaged in a debate over the meaning of the phrase…

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  Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Join our Livestream: Centering Impacted Voices

Dear Friends, Please join us for the final episode in our #ShiftingTheNarrative livestream series this Wednesday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, where we discuss how to center impacted voices in leadership, particularly when solutions are bein…

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  Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Livestream: How to Dismantle Problematic Counter-Narratives

Dear John, We hope you've had a chance to check out Shifting The Narrative, our new report on what narrative shift is and how it happens. If you haven't -- it's not too late! We also hope you will join us for two upcoming livestream episo…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Talking Opportunity: New cultural strategy tools from our Creative Change Fellows

And more resources! Introducing New Cultural Strategy Tools from Our Creative Change Fellows The Opportunity Agenda has just released two new and exciting cultural strategy tools fr…

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  Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Livestream: Establish a Winning Narrative

Dear John, We hope you've had a chance to check out our new report on how narrative change happens, Shifting The Narrative. If you haven't -- it's not too late. You can join us for a livestream series exploring the recommendations for ach…

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  Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 12:22 AM

The Verdict Is Guilty; The Time for Change Is Now

Dear John, Today, Minneapolis jurors declared their truth: that former police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. We believe that it is crucial to hold to account both the individuals who commit police violence against people of …

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  Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Lessons for Shifting the Narrative: New Research!

Dear John, In any successful narrative shift campaign, some key questions must be addressed: What are elements that contribute to a successful narrative change strategy? Was change inevitable or the product of coordinated efforts that are…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Talking Opportunity: Responding to Anti-Asian Racism and Violence

Messaging and powerful artwork. Responding to Anti-Asian Violence How can we work to end white terrorism and #StopAsianHate? To start, we must engage in crucial conversations around…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Talking Opportunity: Go Beyond!

Meet the 2021 Communications Institute Fellows. Meet The 2021 Communications Institute Fellows This week, The Opportunity Agenda is holding our Remote Communications Institute, thro…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 6:41 PM

Talking Opportunity: Visioning Economic Justice for All

Economic Justice Guide, Comms Institute 2021, Feb. Media Hooks, and more We Can Thrive Together Discussion Guide The Opportunity Agenda has partnered with Amplifier to create…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 7:10 PM

The Amp: Going Beyond After Inauguration

Beyond the Inauguration; Economic Justice; and events Amplify Values in These Emerging Issues We Can Go Beyond Yesterday, the nation welcomed President Joe Biden and Vice Presiden…

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  Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 6:54 PM

Moving Forward: Guidance for Talking About This Moment

We must call for accountability. Dear Friends,  As we process, discuss, and continue to respond to Wednesday’s attack on our democracy, The Opportunity Agenda offers a few messaging ideas for the immediate moment tha…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 1:30 PM

It's Not Too Late

Together, we can create the change we want to see. Together, we can help to usher in a new year and new narratives that put people first. Will you join us?   Dear John,As 2020 comes to a close and…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Flip the Script on Safety

Together, we can create the change we want to see. “…don’t shy away from conversations about safety. [It’s] about providing safety for everyone and doing so in a manner that respects everyone’s rights and di…

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  Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Reflecting on 2020, Going Beyond in 2021

Dear John, Wow. What a year we are concluding.   As I began December’s annual journey of reflection and holiday prep, I couldn’t help but keep thinking that if there ever was a year for seeing – and for so many, experiencin…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Your voice is your strength

Together, we can create the change we want to see. “The Opportunity Agenda made space for me and my voice. They have a folding chair, ready for me to take a seat, at any table that I need to!” De…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 4:46 PM

All we can do, together.

Together, we can create the change we want to see. “I was not prepared for the impact [the Communications Institute] would have on my work, nor was I prepared for the impact that the other social justice lea…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Talking Opportunity: There's More Than One Way to Give

Share, Connect, Engage.  Giving Tuesday On this #GivingTuesday, there is more than one way to give! Show your generosity by sharing, connecting, and engaging with The Opportunity Ag…

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  Ellen Buchman · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 2:14 PM

It’s Time to Re-imagine a Just Society for All

Dear Friends,  The whole team at The Opportunity Agenda offers our congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice-President Elect Harris. This unprecedented and historic vote count, taken with the election of the first-ever Black, S.E.…

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  Ellen Buchman and Adam Luna · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Fwd: We must Ensure that Every Voice is Heard and Every Vote is Counted

Dear Friends,  We write to you as members of The Opportunity Agenda family and alumni network with an offering of love, patience, hope, community, and strength.  It’s going to be a little while before we know how this thing ends up. Throu…

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  Adam Luna · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Messaging for Systemic Change After the Election

Communication tools for this week and beyond.  Dear Friends,  We hope that you, your colleagues and your loved ones are safe, healthy and taking care.  As we all prepare for what may be a turbulent post-election peri…

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Talking Opportunity: Join us for Vote Early Day on October 24

My Voice Is My Vote Twtter chat at 1 p.m. ET Saturday. Vote Early Day October 24 is Vote Early Day! Join us for a #MyVoiceIsMyVote Twitter chat where we will talk about what voting me…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 2:35 PM

If you missed it...

Dear John,On Tuesday night, The Opportunity Agenda went live with our first-ever #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala. And while the circumstances of 2020 sadly did not allow us to come together for an in-person event this year, one of the ben…

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  Erin Strek, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 10:31 PM

We’re going live at 7:00pm ET

Dear John,T-minus 30 minutes, until The Opportunity Agenda is going live with our #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala! Join us for a jam-packed hour of fun at 7:00pm EDT, as we hear from artivists, musicians, and leaders in the social justice…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Not registered? No problem!

Dear John,The day is here! Tonight at 7:00pm EDT, The Opportunity Agenda will go live with our first-ever, #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala! Don’t worry if you didn’t get a chance to register in advance, you can still access the event, fre…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Don’t miss it!

Dear John,At long last, our #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala is tomorrow at 7:00pm EDT! It's free, and it's not too late to register.We have a fantastic show planned, featuring a one of a kind musical performance by Stephen Brackett and Mi…

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  Leslie Weber, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Did you forget?

Dear John,The Opportunity Agenda's JusticeOutLoud! Livestream Gala is less than a week away! We have an incredible lineup of honorees, guests, discussion, and entertainment, and we really hope you’ll join us. You can register for free right now!We also invite you to partici…

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  Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Virtual Gala SNEAK PEAK!

Dear John,Our #JusticeOutLoud: Livestream Gala (October 6th at 7:00pm ET) is free and just around the corner! Check out this sneak peak - and specials thanks to Dragonfly, a.k.a. Robin LaVerne Wilson, for the amazing accolades! We hope you can join us for more!  …

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  The Opportunity Agenda · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Talking Opportunity: Paid Family and Medical Leave

Justice for Breonna Taylor; Introducing our Creative Change Innovation Fellows Updated Research on Paid Family and Medical Leave The COVID-19 pandemic has added clarity and urgency to …

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