Speechwriters of Color

Speechwriters of Color is a global community of expert and aspiring communicators founded in 2020.

[Speechwriters of Color @SpeechwritersC]

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves.

Speechwriters of Color is a global community of expert and aspiring communicators founded in 2020. Not all of us have the word speechwriter in our job title, but we all believe in the power of writing to make a difference.

[Speechwriters of Color @SpeechwritersC]

We appreciate the understanding that building narrative power is essential to advancing health equity, as the stories we tell shape public understanding, influence policy, and drive change. Learn more about @RWJF at https://t.co/YwquwRawii

[Speechwriters of Color @SpeechwritersC]

With less than a week until the inaugural Speechwriters of Color conference, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our incredible sponsors. Your support is helping to make this historic gathering possible! Stay tuned as we lift up our sponsors throughout the day!

[Speechwriters of Color @SpeechwritersC]

First, we want to extend a special thank you to our title sponsor, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Your generous support is instrumental in making the inaugural Speechwriters of Color conference a reality! @RWJF

[Michael Franklin @mfranklin628]

Spoke with @SarahFKessler for this edition of Dealbook about commencements on behalf of @SpeechwritersC

“A new part of the package this year, in addition to the remarks that they would deliver, is also having some alternative transition remarks in the event of a disruption,”

[Alexandra Robinson @Alexlenee]

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: https://t.co/siOKaLonx7

[ABC News Live @ABCNewsLive]

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."

[PSA Podium @psapodium]

.@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.

[College of Communication, Boston University @COMatBU]

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.

[College of Communication, Boston University @COMatBU]

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.

[West Wing Writers @WestWingWriters]

🚨🚨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! https://t.co/J4VadekNsn

[Speechwriters of Color @SpeechwritersC]

A thread!!

[Christopher Huntley @CMichaelHuntley]

Now that the dust has begun to settle thought I'd geek out on my favorite political pastime: election night speeches. 🧵

[Christopher Huntley @CMichaelHuntley]

Now that the dust has begun to settle thought I'd geek out on my favorite political pastime: election night speeches. 🧵

[PSA Podium @psapodium]

"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

[PSA Podium @psapodium]

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.

[Michael Franklin @mfranklin628]

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!

[Fenway @FenwayStrat]

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.

https://t.co/Qs45fjjNaf

[Kevin Liao @KevinLiao_]

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. https://t.co/gV4AzWE630

[Gotham Ghostwriters @GothamGhosts]

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.
https://t.co/Bel1WkOocZ

[Speechwriters of Color @SpeechwritersC]

@WestWingWriters @axios Thanks friends!