Narrative Initiative

@narrativepower.bsky.social

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We collaborate with social movements to transform deeply held beliefs and values to make equity and justice the foundations of multiracial democracy.

Three people sit close together at an outdoor restaurant table, smiling at the camera. Plates of food and glasses of wine and water are in front of them. The person on the left wears a Beerlao shirt and beanie, the person in the middle wears a light blue shirt, and the person on the right wears a cream-colored sweater. Behind them is a colorful mural and a wooden wall. The mood is warm and joyful.
Historical photo tinted pink and black of five men seated at a long table with microphones, appearing to hold a press conference. The men, who are Black and white, include members of the Black Panther Party and Young Patriots Organization, symbolizing multiracial solidarity. Text above reads: “03 Solidarity and Shared Struggles – Solidarity looks like communities supporting and empowering themselves and each other to lead and determine their own futures. This narrative is often deployed to express how communities share similarities despite their differences and how those similarities are opportunities to build power.”
Tinted pink and black is an image of two women standing side by side holding protest signs. One sign reads “NO WALLS – Freedom for Our Families” with an illustration of a woman breaking through a brick wall. The other reads “Support Wisconsin Dairy Workers – Driver Licenses for All.” Text above them reads: “02 Deservingness – Deservingness can show up as a helpful or harmful narrative, depending on context. Used strategically, these narratives present an opportunity for building cross movement solidarity.”
Tinted in black and purple image of a woman and a young girl embracing with eyes closed, conveying care and calm. The girl smiles softly. Text above reads: “01 Abundance – This is a mobilizing narrative. Use this when you need to shift people and audiences from scarcity towards a future where everyone is cared for, on a community and individual level.”
Illustration of two hands held together, tinted in black and purple, with a stethoscope resting across the palms. Abstract geometric shapes overlay the image, with subtle starburst accents. Text reads: “Meeting Crisis with Community: Reimagining & Advancing Health Equity. Zakyree Wallace shares three narratives used to organize, mobilize, and expand access to care. Narrative Initiative.”