Speechwriters of Color @SpeechwritersC
Speechwriters of Color is a global community of expert and aspiring communicators founded in 2020. speechwritersofcolor.com Joined June 2020-
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Today I had the honor of being named one of @WashingtonLife Magazine’s Young Movers and Shakers alongside my friend @SpeechwritersC Founder, Michael Franklin! Check it out: washingtonlife.com/digital-editio…
Sec. Buttigieg's fmr. speechwriter expects Pres. Biden to focus on "real things his administration has done for real people" during his #SOTU tonight. The founder of "Speechwriters of Color" adds: "You have to start with finding the shared values between generations."
.@mfranklin628 reflects on @SpeechwritersC's 500+ global members, partnering w/the Biden-Harris admin, and more. Want to help transform our profession? Try more mentors+internships+apprenticeships, outreach to MSIs+HBCUs, and funding new faces at #PSAWorldConference—and beyond.
It's not too late to register for our speechwriting chat tomorrow! Join Michael Franklin, co-founder & executive director of @SpeechwritersC; Nancy Kwan (@BUMedicine'24), former speechwriter for Mayor Walsh and @DanaFarber; and @EzraBaeliWang, speechwriting director for @MayorWu.
It's not too late to register for our speechwriting chat tomorrow! Join Michael Franklin, co-founder & executive director of @SpeechwritersC; Nancy Kwan (@BUMedicine'24), former speechwriter for Mayor Walsh and @DanaFarber; and @EzraBaeliWang, speechwriting director for @MayorWu.
Meet our panelists: ✍️ Michael Franklin, co-founder and executive director of @SpeechwritersC; ✍️ Nancy Kwan (@BUMedicine'24), former speechwriter for Mayor Marty Walsh and @DanaFarber Cancer Institute; ✍️ @EzraBaeliWang, director of speechwriting for @MayorWu.
🚨🚨INTERNSHIP ALERT🚨🚨 Like reading? Like writing? Like reading about writing and writing about reading? Then apply for WWW's SUMMER AND FALL INTERNSHIPS, our PAID (3.3k/mo) pipeline into speechwriting. Apps open TODAY and close 1/31—so get writing! apply.workable.com/west-wing-writ…
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Now that the dust has begun to settle thought I'd geek out on my favorite political pastime: election night speeches. 🧵
"What are you doing to help make the folks you're serving more free?" @SpeechwritersC's Michael Franklin says we've seen progress but have a lot more work to do on expanding the profession. "We have to own that power, because that's what the moment requires." #psaworldconference
All-star panel this morning! @ESchnure, @jreische, @JustThis1Thing, #IsabelleGaudeulEhrhart, @SpeechwritersC's Michael Franklin, and @JulieLasson talk pandemic writing, job realities, and the facets of exec comms to start off Day 2 of #psaworldconference.
I'm grateful for having the chance to chat w/ @emayhawk about the importance of expanding diversity in speechwriting and the game-changing work I’m leading with @SpeechwritersC!
I'm grateful for having the chance to chat w/ @emayhawk about the importance of expanding diversity in speechwriting and the game-changing work I’m leading with @SpeechwritersC!
We’re thrilled to see the community @SpeechwritersC is building—and we’ll keep working until our industry truly reflects all those who entrust us with their words. axios.com/2022/09/22/rep…
Good piece in Axios on diversity in speechwriting — including the great work of Speechwriters of Color (@SpeechwritersC) to bring more diverse voices into the field. axios.com/2022/09/22/rep…
As Gotham CEO @dangerstein said, “Lack of representation is holding back the [speechwriting] profession.” Shout-out to the incredible work being done by @SpeechwritersC to right this wrong and amplify diverse voices. bit.ly/3LxliS5
Proud to see a spotlight on our friends from @SpeechwritersC in @axios today—and grateful for all they do to support the next generation of speechwriters of color, and in turn, the future of our profession. axios.com/2022/09/22/rep…
Breaking Barriers: Under @POTUS, America’s first Black presidential speechwriter Terry Edmonds, former chief scribe to President Bill Clinton, takes the lead. Learn about his pathway to this point in this interview on WCPN Cleveland. bit.ly/3xwNSw5. @SpeechwritersC
Honored to meet (@SecBlinken) this evening at the Pride Reception hosted by the State Department! I was incredibly excited to chat with him about @SpeechwritersC because Secretary Blinken used to be a Speechwriter!
Check out Terry Edmonds speaking with @juliemason where he had a chance to discuss the importance of Speechwriters of Color and some tidbits about his incredible journey as a speechwriter for various principals over the years. siriusxm.com/clips/clip/65c…
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Sec. Buttigieg's fmr. speechwriter expects Pres. Biden to focus on "real things his administration has done for real people" during his #SOTU tonight. The founder of "Speechwriters of Color" adds: "You have to start with finding the shared values between generations."
.@mfranklin628 reflects on @SpeechwritersC's 500+ global members, partnering w/the Biden-Harris admin, and more. Want to help transform our profession? Try more mentors+internships+apprenticeships, outreach to MSIs+HBCUs, and funding new faces at #PSAWorldConference—and beyond.
It's not too late to register for our speechwriting chat tomorrow! Join Michael Franklin, co-founder & executive director of @SpeechwritersC; Nancy Kwan (@BUMedicine'24), former speechwriter for Mayor Walsh and @DanaFarber; and @EzraBaeliWang, speechwriting director for @MayorWu.
When you think about great speeches, what comes to mind? Join us on Feb 8 as we discuss the art of speechwriting, recognize speechwriters from historically marginalized communities, and provide ways to foster and mentor the next generation. Register now: spr.ly/60143bChA
Meet our panelists: ✍️ Michael Franklin, co-founder and executive director of @SpeechwritersC; ✍️ Nancy Kwan (@BUMedicine'24), former speechwriter for Mayor Marty Walsh and @DanaFarber Cancer Institute; ✍️ @EzraBaeliWang, director of speechwriting for @MayorWu.
🚨🚨INTERNSHIP ALERT🚨🚨 Like reading? Like writing? Like reading about writing and writing about reading? Then apply for WWW's SUMMER AND FALL INTERNSHIPS, our PAID (3.3k/mo) pipeline into speechwriting. Apps open TODAY and close 1/31—so get writing! apply.workable.com/west-wing-writ…
Now that the dust has begun to settle thought I'd geek out on my favorite political pastime: election night speeches. 🧵
"What are you doing to help make the folks you're serving more free?" @SpeechwritersC's Michael Franklin says we've seen progress but have a lot more work to do on expanding the profession. "We have to own that power, because that's what the moment requires." #psaworldconference
All-star panel this morning! @ESchnure, @jreische, @JustThis1Thing, #IsabelleGaudeulEhrhart, @SpeechwritersC's Michael Franklin, and @JulieLasson talk pandemic writing, job realities, and the facets of exec comms to start off Day 2 of #psaworldconference.
I'm grateful for having the chance to chat w/ @emayhawk about the importance of expanding diversity in speechwriting and the game-changing work I’m leading with @SpeechwritersC!
The most pressing issues of the day — economics, climate change, education and social justice — disproportionately affect communities of color. Yet, those crafting the message rarely come from these communities. trib.al/OmRZi0x
We’re thrilled to see the community @SpeechwritersC is building—and we’ll keep working until our industry truly reflects all those who entrust us with their words. axios.com/2022/09/22/rep…
Good piece in Axios on diversity in speechwriting — including the great work of Speechwriters of Color (@SpeechwritersC) to bring more diverse voices into the field. axios.com/2022/09/22/rep…
As Gotham CEO @dangerstein said, “Lack of representation is holding back the [speechwriting] profession.” Shout-out to the incredible work being done by @SpeechwritersC to right this wrong and amplify diverse voices. bit.ly/3LxliS5
Proud to see a spotlight on our friends from @SpeechwritersC in @axios today—and grateful for all they do to support the next generation of speechwriters of color, and in turn, the future of our profession. axios.com/2022/09/22/rep…
🚨🚨INTERNSHIP ALERT!🚨🚨 Don't worry, darlings! The application for WWW's paid 2023 Winter-Spring internship is officially OPEN! Deadline to apply is September 28th—so get writing! apply.workable.com/west-wing-writ…
Breaking Barriers: Under @POTUS, America’s first Black presidential speechwriter Terry Edmonds, former chief scribe to President Bill Clinton, takes the lead. Learn about his pathway to this point in this interview on WCPN Cleveland. bit.ly/3xwNSw5. @SpeechwritersC
Honored to meet (@SecBlinken) this evening at the Pride Reception hosted by the State Department! I was incredibly excited to chat with him about @SpeechwritersC because Secretary Blinken used to be a Speechwriter!
Check out Terry Edmonds speaking with @juliemason where he had a chance to discuss the importance of Speechwriters of Color and some tidbits about his incredible journey as a speechwriter for various principals over the years. siriusxm.com/clips/clip/65c…
🙏 Terry Edmonds. We worked on @BillClinton's never-published book on race - "Out of Many, One" was the title, as I recall - a lifetime ago. So happy to see your byline and to learn about @SpeechwritersC. washingtonmonthly.com/2022/04/20/why…
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