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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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🎙️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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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…
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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-…
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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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