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Building the power of low-income people of color to fight for a society where everyone can thrive. Since 1968.
Washington, DC
Joined October 2008
🚨Milwaukee’s lead crisis is a public health emergency, & #ChangeWire Fellow Nateya Taylor is using film to expose the truth. Her documentary, Something in the Water, traces the crisis back to Milwaukee’s history of segregation, highlighting disparities Black communities face.
The film sheds light on Milwaukee's ongoing battle with lead poisoning and the deep disparities African Americans face in the community.
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Policymakers love to debate poverty, but Black and brown communities have already done the real-world “experiments.” They know what works because they’ve lived it. Their voices should be leading the fight for economic justice. Read more on #ChangeWire:
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"We want policymakers to listen to Black and brown people so they can prioritize the realities that Black and brown people face. In fact, our very real stories contradict some of their policy choices...
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Last week, the 2025 #ChangeWire fellows met for their first virtual learning session & kicked off the year by sharing their stories of self. This cohort is made up of powerful storytellers who will be covering the issues that matter most in their communities. Stay tuned.
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La sorpresa de @londra_trevizo por el precio de la medicina de su mamá es demasiado comĂşn en este paĂs. Trump y los republicanos están proponiendo polĂticas que harán que la atenciĂłn mĂ©dica sea aĂşn más cara. Lee más en este artĂculo de #ChangeWire:
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En la caja de la farmacia me encontrĂ© con una factura enorme. Si Trump se sale con la suya, las cosas podrĂan empeorar.
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#BlackHistoryMonth is a celebration of strength, perseverance, & resistance. But as some push to sanitize this history, we must ensure that the full story of injustice, resilience, & triumph is told. Read more by former #ChangeWire Fellow @darrylwellingto:
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If we stop teaching entire swaths of American history, we won't recognize when the past starts to repeat.
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Subscribe to our ChangeWire Substack to read stories from real people creating real change.
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The fight for a better world begins with connecting through storytelling and fighting disinformation. Join us in welcoming the 2025 ChangeWire Fellows who are dedicated to uplifting the voices of grassroots organizers and directly impacted people fighting for change.
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RT @momjustice: 🎙️Introducing All of Us Podcast, presented by Mothering Justice! In our first episode, Building the Next Generation of Car….
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If you are confronted by ICE, you have rights. Lawrence Benito, Executive Director of @icirr, explains what to do in these moments. ⬇️
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@GSchivone @TASullivan We’re excited to welcome back @emilywithnall as a 2025 ChangeWire Editorial Fellow! Her work focuses on exploring the intersections of social justice and storytelling.
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@GSchivone We’re excited to welcome @TASullivan as a 2025 Changewire Fellow! As Racial Justice Director at Amnesty International USA, he combines his personal story and professional work to dismantle racial and social inequities in Kentucky and across the country.
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Meet @GSchivone, a 2025 ChangeWire Fellow from the Arizona Borderlands! Through investigative reporting and memoir, Gabb amplifies stories about immigration, inequality, and marginalized voices.
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When disasters happen, #guaranteedincome helps families recover quickly instead of struggling for months. It ensures they can evacuate and rebuild without waiting years for aid. Read more by @EmilyWithnall via #ChangeWire:
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Organizers on the ground in New Jersey and Florida where people have been displaced by extreme weather events are working to identify solutions for helping people recover following storms.
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Meet Natasha, one of our newest 2025 ChangeWire Fellows! As a chef, advocate, and podcast host, Natasha is using her voice and platform to uplift stories and fight for equitable food access.
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Housing is a human right. Our former ChangeWire fellow @darrylwellingto shared his story of near homelessness as an artist in Santa Fe—a stark reminder of how gentrification and the housing crisis impact our neighbors. Read his powerful piece:
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Thanks to poor administrative decisions at a local housing complex for artists, the city's poet laureate fell into nerve-wracking precarity
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Meet Nateya Taylor, one of our 2025 Changewire Fellows! Nateya is a multimedia storyteller using her research and art to reveal the complexities of Blackness and challenge anti-Blackness in our social systems.
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Meet Val Weisler, a 2025 Changewire fellow dedicated to uplifting childcare stories. As an activist, educator, and childcare provider, Val’s work on children’s rights is transforming how we advocate for families.
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Did you know we have a yearlong fellowship program where storytellers uplift the voices of underrepresented communities? Meet our 2025 cohort:
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Everyone should have access to affordable healthcare, regardless of zip code. Sadly, that’s not a reality for millions. Families in rural areas, like @londra_trevizo’s, often face long travel times & financial strain of seeking medical care. Read more:
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When my mother got sick, I realized we’d been living in a healthcare desert. We must invest in systemic solutions to make care more accessible.
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Now is the time to take action and work toward an equitable future for ALL. Join us:
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We're reminded that our path to a more just and equitable society is not always easy, but it's a journey we must take together.
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