Client News:
Our partners at Black Futures Lab, alongside Executive Director Kristin Powell, recently participated in a #CongressionalBlackCaucus panel during the 55th Annual Legislative Conference to highlight how BFL is harnessing Black lived experiences and voices to build political power, influence policy, and advance advocacy with the 2026 Black Census Project. To help promote the Black Census Project and BFL’s attendance at the conference, Change Consulting provided earned media support. We are honored to have served as the media relations lead to amplify BFL’s impactful presence at the conference.
Meanwhile, a proposed overhaul of the 2030 U.S. Census by the current administration could change how race, ethnicity, and citizenship-related information is collected and used. Many advocates across various communities are pushing back. “They have used race to define and limit opportunities for people of color and for Black folks,” Alexsis Rodgers, the managing Director of Strategy and Impact of the Black to the Future Action Fund, stated in TheGrio. “But we have also used race to determine for ourselves how we want to be seen and how we want our communities to be recognized. And so, the Trump administration’s decision to change the way the census works, right, removes the tool that we’ve had to be able to say here are the unique needs and things that are happening within the Black community.” Read the full article here and learn more in Spectrum News.
Akonadi Foundation, recently announced the grantee partners for its 2026 #SoLoveCanWin Fund. Designed to support Oakland-based initiatives and organizations, the So Love Can Win Fund focuses on preserving and fostering meaningful spaces for connection and community. Through impactful storytelling, community gatherings, and collaborative movement-building projects, this year’s grantees will work together to advance a shared vision for racial justice and freedom across Oakland. Learn more about the Fund and this year’s grantees here.
Support the Global Village in winning an Orchid Award! Presented by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, Orchids & Onions sparks public dialogue around San Diego’s built environment and its future. The initiative promotes civic engagement and highlights how urban architecture influences city life. This commitment to community-driven design and shared space is central to the vision of Global Village. The Global Village illustrates how intentional planning can bring shared public values to life in physical spaces. By integrating commerce, culture, housing, and social life, it provides an inclusive space that reinforces neighborhood resilience and identity. Vote for the Global Village by sharing and leaving a comment here by September 30.
Change Consulting News:
As the media landscape rapidly evolves, so does the strategy behind building strong journalist relationships and securing valuable earned coverage. This month we continue our free monthly webinar series with Part 1 of Media Relations in the 21st Century
📅 Date & Time: October 1, 2026 @ 2pm PT / 5pm ET
💻 Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Join us as members of our media relations team shed light on the current state of media, share practical tips to help you better understand what “earned” means, how it shows up in our work, and why it matters.
Register now here!
Our Change Consulting team was deeply honored to launch a workshop series for Transform Youth Justice, a program of The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, leaders last week, titled Storytelling with and for Youth and People with Lived Experience. The session covered essential principles for ethical storytelling, effective methods for collecting and sharing stories, and strategic guidance on highlighting the vision, leadership, and contributions of youth and individuals with lived experience. We are grateful for the opportunity to facilitate such a meaningful experience and excited to continue working with this inspiring group of community leaders.