Regardless of your political leanings, it’s clear that this election cycle was defined by stories—driven by strong characters and rooted in conflicting narratives. These stories shaped our understandings and influenced our choices; they persuaded some people and alienated others; they bound groups together and split communities apart. In our own social justice work, we’ve learned that the most effective stories immerse people in emotion and experience. Advocates for equity, justice, and a healthier world have a wealth of stories to tell, ones that drive home the urgency of deep systemic problems and demonstrate how they affect people’s lives. Visual mediums can be particularly powerful in shifting and shaping narratives that advance social justice.

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