Messaging & Reports

Explore our communications and research resources designed to strengthen your work and make an impact on the issues that matter most to you.

Messaging Memo

President Biden made history by nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as...

Supporting Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Nomination

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Research Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In The Opportunity Agenda’s Power of POP research series, we explore...

Power of Pop: What TV Gets Wrong About Getting By

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Discussion Guide

Art & Discussion Guide We believe that ending poverty is within our reach,...

We Can Thrive Together: Visioning Economic Justice for All

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Research Report

INTRODUCTION Both research and our lived experience consistently show that the language we...

Shifting the Narrative

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Messaging Memo

Tips for Advocates Seeking Guidance on How to Add to the Conversation From...

Talking About Justice and Equity Through Sports

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Messaging Memo

Narrative Principles for Promoting Truth in Education & How to Tell the Story...

Talking About the Attacks on Critical Race Theory

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Messaging Memo

Narrative Principles for Discussing Supreme Court Cases As the Supreme Court prepares to...

Talking About the Supreme Court

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Messaging Memo

The past year has seen a marked increase in anti-Asian attacks across the...

Five Strategies for Talking About Anti-Asian Racism

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Research Report

The Opportunity Agenda’s Creative Change Innovation Fellowship was an invitation-only pilot program intended to support a cohort of leading-edge...

Introducing New Cultural Strategy Tools from Our Creative Change Fellows

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Messaging Memo

As we process, discuss, and continue to respond to the January 6th attack...

Moving Forward: Three Ideas for Talking About the Moment

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Messaging Memo

Increasing support for Paid Family and Medical Leave policies among key audiences Updated...

Telling a Story About Families and Opportunity

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Research Report

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Opportunity Agenda wishes to first acknowledge the decades of activism that...

Beyond Policing

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Latest Insights

by Traci Lester, President, The Opportunity Agenda and Charlie Sherman, Manager of Narrative...

Quick Tips to Prevent “ICE-ing” Free Speech

An Interview with Priscilla Olivarez Priscilla Olivarez is a Senior Policy Attorney &...

Why We Need to Tell Honest Immigration Stories

By Brian Erickson, Digital Communications and Multimedia Manager, The Opportunity Agenda Right now,...

Five Tips: How to Avoid Common Myths About Immigration

Seasoned Executive and Nonprofit Leader to Guide the Organization’s Vision for Narrative Change...

The Opportunity Agenda Welcomes Traci Lester as New President

Download The holidays bring big gatherings with family and friends — including those...

Holiday Conversations Survival Guide

November 6, 2024 Today, we woke up to a demoralizing reality—Donald J. Trump...

Together, We Forge Forward. TOA Is Here for You. 

Download For democracy to work, every voice must be heard. This requires reshaping...

Shape Democracy in Your Community

The Opportunity Agenda (TOA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Johnsen...

TOA Announces Elizabeth Johnsen as Vice President of Program Strategy and Impact

The Opportunity Agenda (TOA) is pleased to welcome communications leader Kimberly Hall as...

TOA Names Kimberly Hall as Vice President, Health Equity Works

by Elizabeth Johnsen, Interim Vice President of Program Strategy and Impact, The Opportunity...

NIL 2024: Championing a Multiracial Democracy

by Sughey Ramirez, Director of Cultural Strategies and Networks, and Jade Wilenchik, Program...

Creative Change 2024 Goes Punk

by Charlie Sherman, Manager of Narrative Strategy, and Britney Vongdara, Research Coordinator, The Opportunity...

Five Tips for Talking About Immigrant Justice

by The Opportunity Agenda When’s the last time you got lost in a...

Fandom + Futurism: A Power of Pop Conversation with Porshèa & Tia

by The Opportunity Agenda Happy Labor History Month and AAPI Heritage Month!...

Asian Americans in the Labor Movement

by The Opportunity Agenda For many Americans, HBO’s “Watchmen” (2019) was the first...

Watchmen, White Supremacy, and the Power of Pop

by The Opportunity Agenda Though welcoming a baby comes with moments of uncertainty...

Five Tips for Talking About Black Maternal Health

by The Opportunity Agenda “Star Wars” stands as a monumental force in global...

Star Wars for Social Justice: 4 Messaging Hooks for May the 4th

by J. Rachel Reyes with Porshéa Patterson, The Opportunity Agenda From Houston to...

Cowboy Carter is a Cultural Strategy

by Tia Smith, The Opportunity Agenda I love to play. When I was...

Why I Play Too Much and So Should You: Masking as Cultural Strategy

by The Opportunity Agenda How do we present a new view of our...

What Dread Scott’s Slave Rebellion Reenactment Teaches Us about Cultural Strategy

by Istou Diallo, Brian Erickson, J. Rachel Reyes, and Tia Smith, The Opportunity...

Coming Soon: The Best 2024 Movies & TV Shows to Leverage for Social Justice

by The Opportunity Agenda When states go to extreme lengths to repress voters,...

Q&A: Turning Texas Teal with TOP’s Brianna Brown

by Zeynep Kilik, The Opportunity Agenda From critical race theory (CRT) to LGBTQ...

Students Need Critical Thinking, and That Means a Diverse and Inclusive Education

We’re lucky to be located in the heart of New York City. From...

What We Watched at Tribeca

Exciting news: we have a new supporter in our stands!

Thank You Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand!

A note from Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda After almost four awe-inspiring years,...

Embarking on TOA’s New Chapter: A Farewell Note and Exciting Transitions Ahead

We are thrilled to announce an exciting addition to Team TOA: Soha Ellaithy,...

Welcome, Soha Ellaithy!

by Britney Vongdara, The Opportunity Agenda In recent weeks, our social media timelines...

Immigrants are People First, Before They are Workers

by Adam Luna, The Opportunity Agenda Many communications strategies tend to focus on...

Our New Narrative Innovators Lab

by Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda The team at The Opportunity Agenda (e.g.,...

A Bold Look, A Bold Vision: The New TOA Brand, Website & Plan for Justice

by Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda Organizers are marking the annual celebration of...

#EmbraceEquity Continues When We #EmbraceEachOther

Pregnancy – and giving birth – should be among the most meaningful and...

Birthing Justice: Raising the Standards for Maternal Health

by Zeynip Kilik, The Opportunity Agenda I am the dream and the hope...

The Trial of Justice Jackson: a Retrospective

We are pleased to introduce Sara Stuart, long-time TOA friend, supporter, and non-profit...

Meet TOA’s Board: Sara Stuart

by Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda Today, President Joseph Biden has made history...

Celebrating the Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court

by Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda The vision for a truly inclusive democracy,...

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: We Must Continue the Push for Voting Rights

[caption id="attachment_760" align="alignright" width="300"] | Maritza Guzmán[/caption] This fall we welcomed two new...

Meet TOA’s Board: Maritza Guzmán

This fall we welcomed two new board members to The Opportunity Agenda. Today...

Meet TOA’s Board: Kat O’Brien

by Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda The journey toward the formidable aspiration of...

Maintaining the Narrative Trajectory for LGBTQ+ Liberation

By Josephine Kalipeni, Family Values @ Work When my father’s chronic illness worsened...

Black Women Need Build Back Better

by Chrystian Rodriguez, The Opportunity Agenda When I was young, my grandparents, aunts,...

Reclaiming Power Through Horror

Today we explore the story behind long-time TOA Board Member Yasmin Cader, Deputy...

Meet TOA’s Board: Yasmin Cader

Today we explore the story behind Aduke Thelwell, seasoned strategic communications consultant and...

Meet TOA’s Board: Aduke Thelwell

by Abrielle De Veaux, The Opportunity Agenda As educators and students like me...

Critical Race Theory on TikTok, a Student Perspective

by Abrielle De Veaux, The Opportunity Agenda As a Black woman, I’ve always...

Talking About Black Women in Sports

by Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda The late Congressman John Lewis told us...

Supreme Court Decision Requires Good Trouble to Defend Voting Rights

Early in April, we launched Shifting the Narrative, an extensive report the delves...

Shifting the Narrative Livestream Recap

by Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda As the murder trial of Minneapolis police...

Derek Chauvin’s Trial Signals a Broader Shift for Criminal Justice

by Ellen Buchman, The Opportunity Agenda I’ve built my career bringing together coalitions...

This White Feminist Knows that “Race-Silent” Policies are Insufficient and Part of the Problem

by Elizabeth Johnsen, The Opportunity Agenda There is nothing new about poverty. What...

Messaging & Reports

Explore our communications and research resources designed to strengthen your work and make an impact on the issues that matter most to you.

Supporting Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Nomination

Power of Pop: What TV Gets Wrong About Getting By

We Can Thrive Together: Visioning Economic Justice for All

Shifting the Narrative

Talking About Justice and Equity Through Sports

Talking About the Attacks on Critical Race Theory

Talking About the Supreme Court

Five Strategies for Talking About Anti-Asian Racism

Introducing New Cultural Strategy Tools from Our Creative Change Fellows

Moving Forward: Three Ideas for Talking About the Moment

Telling a Story About Families and Opportunity

Beyond Policing

Latest Insights

Quick Tips to Prevent “ICE-ing” Free Speech

Why We Need to Tell Honest Immigration Stories

Five Tips: How to Avoid Common Myths About Immigration

The Opportunity Agenda Welcomes Traci Lester as New President

Holiday Conversations Survival Guide

Together, We Forge Forward. TOA Is Here for You.

Shape Democracy in Your Community

TOA Announces Elizabeth Johnsen as Vice President of Program Strategy and Impact

TOA Names Kimberly Hall as Vice President, Health Equity Works

NIL 2024: Championing a Multiracial Democracy

Creative Change 2024 Goes Punk

Five Tips for Talking About Immigrant Justice

Fandom + Futurism: A Power of Pop Conversation with Porshèa & Tia

Asian Americans in the Labor Movement

Watchmen, White Supremacy, and the Power of Pop

Five Tips for Talking About Black Maternal Health

Star Wars for Social Justice: 4 Messaging Hooks for May the 4th

Cowboy Carter is a Cultural Strategy

Why I Play Too Much and So Should You: Masking as Cultural Strategy

What Dread Scott’s Slave Rebellion Reenactment Teaches Us about Cultural Strategy

Coming Soon: The Best 2024 Movies & TV Shows to Leverage for Social Justice

Q&A: Turning Texas Teal with TOP’s Brianna Brown

Students Need Critical Thinking, and That Means a Diverse and Inclusive Education

What We Watched at Tribeca

Thank You Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand!

Embarking on TOA’s New Chapter: A Farewell Note and Exciting Transitions Ahead

Welcome, Soha Ellaithy!

Immigrants are People First, Before They are Workers

Our New Narrative Innovators Lab

A Bold Look, A Bold Vision: The New TOA Brand, Website & Plan for Justice

#EmbraceEquity Continues When We #EmbraceEachOther

Birthing Justice: Raising the Standards for Maternal Health

The Trial of Justice Jackson: a Retrospective

Meet TOA’s Board: Sara Stuart

Celebrating the Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: We Must Continue the Push for Voting Rights

Meet TOA’s Board: Maritza Guzmán

Meet TOA’s Board: Kat O’Brien

Maintaining the Narrative Trajectory for LGBTQ+ Liberation

Black Women Need Build Back Better

Reclaiming Power Through Horror

Meet TOA’s Board: Yasmin Cader

Meet TOA’s Board: Aduke Thelwell

Critical Race Theory on TikTok, a Student Perspective

Talking About Black Women in Sports

Supreme Court Decision Requires Good Trouble to Defend Voting Rights

Shifting the Narrative Livestream Recap

Derek Chauvin’s Trial Signals a Broader Shift for Criminal Justice

This White Feminist Knows that “Race-Silent” Policies are Insufficient and Part of the Problem

Painting a Vision of Economic Justice for All

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