Stories

Now more than ever, it’s important to get behind these types of organizations. Their stories of overcoming obstacles, their innovative approaches to solving complex problems, and their unwavering commitment to justice serve as a symbol of hope and a blueprint for the future.

By understanding how people naturally process information, and crafting your communications accordingly, you can ensure your words resonate and empower action.

These bold leaders have proven that advocacy and activism can—and should—go hand in hand with a leadership role. As we grapple with ongoing injustices, let’s draw inspiration from these trailblazers. Let their bravery empower us, their wisdom guide us, and their dedication fuel our own quest for a more just society.

Learn how your business or nonprofit can recognize and challenge its role in historical colonialism. Together, let’s decolonize your organization from the inside out and foster a more equitable society.

Faith in the Valley, a grassroots community organization, partnered with Community Symbol to tell its story to the community and bolster its online reputation when they made the bold move to consolidate and strengthen its regional organizing network. This partnership has created a platform to empower marginalized communities in California’s Central Valley for racial justice and health equity.

For Martin, the founder of Community Symbol, storytelling has been a transformative tool. In this interview, he shares how his upbringing influenced his approach to creating effective communications strategies for justice-motivated organizations.