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Harnessing the power of media for justice.

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Many have expressed concerns that facial recognition will only codify various forms of oppression and research is making that alarmingly clear.

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"They created these conditions."

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett

About Echoing Ida

Echoing Ida is a Forward Together community of Black women and nonbinary writers. Our work disrupts oppressive narratives and seeds a world where we can thrive. We believe in reproductive justice and building movements for social change. Together, we speak truth to power and empower our communities.

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