Building Narrative Power for Equity and Solidarity
Aug 13, 2026 • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Communications, Equity & Inclusion, Systems Change • Virtual Event
Communities and movements have always wielded the power of narratives—interwoven stories, messages, and images—to shift people’s hearts and minds. When we look back at landmark events and policies in our country’s history such as the abolition of slavery, the civil rights movement, and marriage equality, we see that narratives were at the heart of meaningful change.
But narrative works both ways.Today, narratives of division and rugged individualism are wielded against our organizations and communities. Wedge narratives that pit us against each other have made it challenging to build collective action and solidarity. Narratives of fear have pushed our organizations away from the front lines of equity work while also isolating us from each other.
More than ever, we need narrative strategies that activate practices of solidarity, co-governance, and collective action toward justice across all of our work.
Join Nikko Viquiera and Sughey Ramírez of Race Forward for this webinar that will explore:
defining narrative strategy as a tool to align your messages, stories, and communications
how narrative alignment is critical in equity and solidarity work
concrete examples that demonstrate how to effectively apply narrative tools and approaches
This session is for communicators, storytellers, artists, and all nonprofit and government staff who want to engage in narrative strategy to advance equity and solidarity in their work and communities.
Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.