#STORIESFORDEMOCRACY
FACEBOOK POSTS
Use the sample posts below during the specified dates - or create your own message that includes the #storiesfordemocracy hashtag.
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To download the image below on desktop, right click "save image as" or on mobile, press & hold until a prompt pops up and save image on your camera roll. To post the image to your profile, click on your business profile, scroll down and select ‘create post’. Select photo clipart, choose the image and paste the post copy into the post field.
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If you can, REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
Be a part of a new America!
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #shoeboxstories #motustheater
There are two options in posting the videos below on Facebook.
Click the three dots on the top right of the video below, click share and follow the prompts. Paste the copy into the post field.
Below, click ‘download a copy of this video to share’ and save the video to your desktop. On Facebook, click on your business profile, scroll down and select ‘create post’. Select photo clipart, choose the video and paste the post copy into the post field.
OCTOBER 5 - 7
In this excerpt, Ramos reflects on the impact of personally holding Cristian’s story and imagines how the country would transform if more people listened to the stories of undocumented immigrants. Download a copy of this video to share
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By listening to the stories of undocumented immigrants, we can evolve the narrative of America. Another way to transform America? REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Ramos shares the only difference between him and Solano-Córdova: a U.S. passport. Download a copy of this video to share
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The difference between you and an undocumented American is that you have the power to vote. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Solano-Córdova reflects on value of having a gay teacher in his school who believed in him. Download a copy of this video to share
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Across sexual orientation, across citizenship status - together we can make the biggest difference. In the next election, your vote matters!
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Solano-Córdova shares his appreciation for all the undocumented mom’s and their tireless work for their children and communities. Download a copy of this video to share
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To all the mothers: Thank you for all your hard work and please REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels!
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Ramos and Solano-Córdova discuss the generational changes in living and thriving as an undocumented immigrant in the United States. Download a copy of this video to share
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In 2020, we have seen the youngest generation step up to have their voices be heard. Keep the fire going!
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Ramos emphasizes the need to move beyond fear and commends the way that DREAMers conquer it. Download a copy of this video to share
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Take a lesson from DREAMers and don’t be afraid. Your vote matters!
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
OCTOBER 7 - 10
In this excerpt, Steinem reflects with Kiara about the border and the arbitrary nature of national boundaries. Download a copy of this video to share
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As Gloria Steinem says, “we are all passengers on spaceship Earth.” Do your part to protect your fellow passengers. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Steinem and Chavez discuss the transformative power of storytelling and the value of the connections it fosters. Download a copy of this video to share
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“There is nothing on earth more supportive than people sitting in a circle, telling their stories… the story you think only you feel… then we discover that it’s in some ways about power or injustice or something, and together we can change that.” - Gloria Steinem
Stories have the power to change minds and reach hearts - fostering a sense of connectedness that can create change. Another way to create change… REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Steinem talks about the ways nations make up territorial boundaries in relationship to other boundaries that humans create, such as gender and class. Download a copy of this video to share
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As human beings, we can empower ourselves by rejecting the false borders that limit us. We can also empower ourselves, our community and our country by voting! REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
October 11 - 14
In this excerpt, Kristof reflects on the value of adding a flesh & blood element to policy development through story sharing with the goal of implementing more humane immigration policies. Download a copy of this video to share
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As Nicholas Kristof points out, we must move past the abstraction of politics and think about the impact policies have on human beings.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Kristof discusses the disparity between the way in which some immigrants were welcomed to the United States, while others are demonized and approached with fear. Download a copy of this video to share
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There are efforts that we can take part in to make systematic changes - like voting!
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Kristof discusses the long history of relations and narratives surrounding immigrants to the United States and envisions a nation in which people are welcomed and afforded opportunities to thrive. Download a copy of this video to share
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When we move past the demonization of people, we can become an engaged community.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
October 14 - 17
In this excerpt, Andrés discusses the power of stepping into an undocumented person’s shoes as an important step toward building humane immigration policies. Download a copy of this video to share
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Listening to the stories of others helps us understand the similarities in our humanity. Stories also open our eyes to the world and they influence how we act.
Don’t blind yourself from the current situation in America. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Andrés discusses the critical role of undocumented immigrants - in the labor force, as tax payers, and as community members - in making the U.S. what it is today. Download a copy of this video to share
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America is a place where we all have the opportunity to work towards a better tomorrow. Use your voice and demand change.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Andrés discusses the ramifications of walls of exclusion, and the opportunities that would arise from embracing walls of inclusion. Download a copy of this video to share
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Motus monologists share their stories to amplify the voices of the undocumented community. You can be a voice for your community by using your voting power.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels. Let’s fight for a more inclusive future!
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Andrés reflects on the ideology behind ‘We the People’, democracy, and the nature of today’s divisive political system. Download a copy of this video to share
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“Democracy requires years if not centuries of hard work by a lot of people.” - Chef Jose Andres
Be a part of the movement. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Andrés reflects on the economic exploitation of undocumented workers in the United States. Download a copy of this video to share
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we got a heightened sense of the essential work undocumented workers are contributing to around the country. Don’t miss your chance to demonstrate your essential voice. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Andrés reflects upon the flawed ideology that the world does not successfully function without the oppression and exploitation of some, and offers ‘social pragmatism’ as an alternate way of thinking. Download a copy of this video to share
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Undocumented Americans canvass, protest, share their stories, and stay civically engaged. Now, they need your support! REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Andrés envisions a United States that upholds its values by showing respect and allowing dignity to those undocumented people who are already living and working as part of ‘We the People’. Download a copy of this video to share
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“Thanks to this voice that you are bringing to the table, we will be one story closer to make the dream happen.” - Chef Jose Andres
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels. With your help, we will be one vote closer to change.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
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In this excerpt, Andrés considers the strong depency the United States has on its undocumented labor force. Download a copy of this video to share
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“If the 11 million [undocumented immigrants] stop, America stops.” - Chef Jose Andres
We need every single American in order to make change. If you have the power, REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
October 18 - 21
In this excerpt, Lithgow reflects on the difficult process of recalling a story that has been put away as part of your history. Download a copy of this video to share
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Storytelling is simple but powerfully moving. Listen to stories to understand how your actions impact others.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Lithgow shares how listening to Reza’s story has helped him to more deeply connect to the current humanitarian crisis at the border. Download a copy of this video to share
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Reading about a humanitarian crisis is vastly different than connecting to the people impacted. Step into your humanity and learn how your actions impact others.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Lithgow discusses the power of acting to change minds and widen consciousness. Download a copy of this video to share
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Stories widen consciousness and open minds. They have the power to foster internal change.
Another way to create change: REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Lithgow reflects on points of similarity and difference between his life story and Reza’s story, and considers this story sharing process to be one approach to solving the crisis of empathy in the United States. Download a copy of this video to share
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“We are in a moment of crisis, a crisis of empathy, in this country.” - John Lithgow
Step into the shoes of others. Then, REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Lithgow and Reza discuss the elements of a powerful, human story. Download a copy of this video to share
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The stories we hold close are the ones that are most likely to impact how we act and who we respect.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
October 21 - 24
Lead anchor of Latino USA, Maria Hinojosa, reading the story of Tania Chairez - sharing her struggle to protect good parents, just like her own, from the attacks against the immigrant community. Download a copy of this video to share
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Listen to your heart and connect with your humanity. Do your part in creating change.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels. Your vote matters.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Hinojosa and Chairez discuss internalization of dehumanizing narratives and the importance of disrupting those narratives to facilitate the reclamation of self and ancestral love. Download a copy of this video to share
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“Mexican immigrants are powerful. Mexican immigrants are resilient. Mexican immigrants are all around us...” - Tania Chairez
Right now, they need your support. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
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In this excerpt, Hinojosa and Chairez reflect on the frustration that comes from witnessing unengaged citizens and call for people to take action. Download a copy of this video to share
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“Every minute that somebody isn’t doing something, is a minute when, it’s not just the status quo, it’s getting worse.” - Maria Hinojosa
Do something today to create change. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
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In this excerpt, Hinojosa and Chairez reflect on the waste of democracy that results from those United States citizens who do not exercise their right to vote. Download a copy of this video to share
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“Ya’ll have been sleeping while we’ve become dehumanized.” - Maria Hinojosa
Wake up & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Hinojosa and Chairez reflect on the opportunity to derive strength from ancestral knowledge and the ways an active undocumented community is working towards a better tomorrow. Download a copy of this video to share
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Undocumented monologist, Tania Chairez, finds her strength in her ancestors and the people currently putting their everything into making the world a better place.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels. Let’s fight for a better tomorrow!
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
October 25 - 28
In this excerpt, Poo and Galvan discuss the importance of coming together and embracing the power we have when we engage in citizenship together. Download a copy of this video to share
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“Our dreams are on the ballot… and our kids’ dreams, our families” - Ai-jen Poo
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
In this excerpt, Poo compares our existing political circumstances to the coexistence of the sun and the storm - and insists that the force of the sun, or the unprecedented energy toward embracing love for humanity, will prove to be more powerful. Download a copy of this video to share
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"We're living through… a political sunstorm in this country where we're facing unprecedented attacks on our communities, on our rights, on our democracy itself… And we have the sun, the people,... so much unprecedented energy that's about love for humanity that is also showing up at this moment… And I do believe in the end, the force of the sun is much more powerful... I believe in us." - Ai-jen Poo
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
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In this excerpt, Poo and Galvan reflect on clarity, defiance and determination - traits which, when used to power movements, can lead to true and lasting change. Download a copy of this video to share
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Movements powered by clarity, defiance and determination can lead to true and lasting change.
Stay determined. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
October 28 - 30
In this excerpt, Cullors and Peniche discuss the importance of elevating the stories of those who survive state violence, in addition to the stories of those who do not, in order to show the true breadth of its impact. Download a copy of this video to share
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It is important to understand full truths and to embrace the stories less heard. Empower yourself with knowledge.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
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In this excerpt, Cullors and Peniche discuss the power that can result from undocumented communities and Black Americans coming together and working towards change. Download a copy of this video to share
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“I believe that if undocumented communities, especially black and brown, come together with Black Americans we can be really powerful.” - Patrisse Cullors
Come together. REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
To hear the rest of this Shoebox Stories podcast episode, and others like it: www.shoeboxstories.org
For info on how to register and get your ballot: www.betterknowaballot.com
#storiesfordemocracy #motustheater #shoeboxstories
And feel free to share
’My Mother’s Hands’
a story honoring the undocumented domestic workers, and women cleaning businesses, hospitals and government buildings to protect us against COVID-19 written by Motus UndocuAmerica monologist, Reydesel Salvidrez-Rodríguez and Motus Artistic Director, Kirsten Wilson.
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We cannot forget the essential workers that contribute to the country.
REGISTER & VOTE at the federal, statewide, and local levels.
www.shoeboxstories.org www.betterknowaballot.com https://youtu.be/QeClZAnIBdU
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