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Community Change @communitychange

Building the power of low-income people of color to fight for a society where everyone can thrive. Since 1968.

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🚨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.
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13 Feb 2025
The film sheds light on Milwaukee's ongoing battle with lead poisoning and the deep disparities African Americans face in the community. tmj4.com/lifestyle/black-his…
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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: changewire.org/hear-us-black…

Hear Us: Black and Brown People Are the Narrative Change Experts - Changewire

"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 común en este país. Trump y los republicanos están proponiendo políticas que harán que la atención médica sea aún más cara. Lee más en este artículo de #ChangeWire: changewire.org/una-receta-pa…

Una receta para el desastre - Changewire

En la caja de la farmacia me encontré con una factura enorme. Si Trump se sale con la suya, las cosas podrían 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: changewire.org/why-we-wont-l…

Why We Won’t Let Go of Black History Month - Changewire

If we stop teaching entire swaths of American history, we won't recognize when the past starts to repeat.

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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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Subscribe to our ChangeWire Substack to read stories from real people creating real change. changewire.substack.com/p/me…

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24 Jan 2025
🎙️Introducing All of Us Podcast, presented by Mothering Justice!  In our first episode, Building the Next Generation of Caregivers, join host Ber-Henda Williams for a conversation with Ken Whittaker, Omari Maynard, and Shamyle Maya Dobbs. 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=7F96__et…
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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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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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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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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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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: changewire.org/when-climate-…

When Climate Disasters Strike, Guaranteed Income Programs Could Help People Recover Quicker -...

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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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: thenation.com/article/societ…

How Santa Fe's Housing Squeeze Nearly Left Me Homeless

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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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: changewire.org/chasing-good-…

Chasing Good Days: My Family’s Fight for Health Equity - Changewire

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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We are at a threshold of a new era. Through every challenge, we've emerged stronger. Some politicians want to cut vital programs to pay for their tax breaks and fund the deportation machine.
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Now is the time to take action and work toward an equitable future for ALL. Join us: changewire.org/video/taking-…

Taking Steps Together Towards a More Just and Equitable Society - Changewire

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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