by Martin Ricard | Oct 25, 2023 | Guest Article
In today’s fast-paced, socially conscious world, many businesses and nonprofits are making an attempt to inspire change in our society. You’ve likely heard that video is an essential tool for helping organizations achieve that goal.But is there more to the story? We...
by Martin Ricard | Oct 6, 2023 | Blog
As business owners and nonprofit leaders, it’s so important these days to recognize the ways in which our organizations still operate within colonial systems. This is especially true when you think about how the United States was built, and how Indigenous...
by Martin Ricard | Sep 18, 2023 | Guest Article
In a world where justice-motivated businesses, nonprofits and institutions are all striving to make a meaningful social impact, one thing is abundantly clear: there’s a story behind every endeavor. But not all stories are created equal. When it comes to getting media...
by Martin Ricard | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog
Across generations, storytelling has served as a powerful means of illuminating the lived realities, struggles, and triumphs of marginalized communities. For Martin Ricard, the founder of Community Symbol, storytelling has been a transformative tool, cultivating...
by Martin Ricard | Jul 10, 2023 | Guest Article
There’s nothing more disheartening than sharing your thoughts online and being attacked by a complete stranger. It’s even worse when these attacks are fueled by racism. It’s hard to believe that in the 21st century, incidents like this happen all too frequently. But...