The OpEd Project

Want to pitch your ideas to editors successfully? Join us for a hands-on, inside conversation about what they’re looking for. Award-winning journalist Mary C. Curtis will interview Zeba Khan, Deputy Editorial Page Editor at The San Francisco Chronicle, and Luis Carrasco, Pulitzer Prize-winning Deputy Opinion Editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer. They’ll share advice on crafting compelling pitches, the best practices for getting your op-ed published, and take questions. These three journalists and experts are also longtime The OpEd Project leaders, with a track record of lifting up new and diverse voices. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNAzpQqk

“As the teenage daughter of Palestinian refugees, I thought becoming a journalist would let me share my people’s stories with the world. But I soon learned the media landscape wasn’t set up for people like me. I went to graduate school, in part to become an “expert” on Palestine that journalists could interview. But then I learned most journalists weren’t interested in interviewing experts like me. "As a 2018 Tucson #PublicVoices Fellow with The OpEd Project, I learned how to share my expertise and my stories with the world. And I gained the confidence to call out ongoing biases in American media. I was thrilled to see my research cited in Ta-Nehisi’s Coates’ new book, The Message. It’s especially meaningful because his book is an extended meditation on writing that changes the world. Which is exactly what I learned to do at The OpEd Project." - Maha Nassar, a 2018 Tucson #PublicVoices Fellow with The OpEd Project in partnership with the University of Arizona & Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Learn more about Maha: https://lnkd.in/ej_7DNhK

Today in The OpEd Project's Expert Talk #PitchToPublish, I was reminded that sometimes "no" is a good thing. Many opeds and publications don't land the the first time we submit. We publish by continuing until the yes.

#OpEd #Tips from Top #Editors Zeba Khan San Francisco Chronicle says think about how the #newspaper #socialmedia team can use the #oped Consider the #whyme question - why you should be the messenger for the piece? Is it too late to submit an #oped or #lettertotheeditor for the #election? Luis Carrasco of The Philadelphia Inquirer says the #submission time has closed. Mary C. Curtis moderated The OpEd Project discussion strategies on #pitch to #publish

Someone told me last week, “you should print it and frame it.” So here it is, posted and “framed” on the internet for ever. My first article published in one of the most influential and respected feminist magazines in the WORLD, Ms. Magazine I am beyond grateful to The OpEd Project and Equality Now for supporting my article and giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts as we continue striving to advance women’s rights until true parity is achieved! 💜💪🏾👩🏽💼 Here is the link to the full article: https://lnkd.in/gMGT65Sc #equality #women #feminism #womensrights #humanrights #womeninpolitics #occupyingspaces #beloud #beclear

For anyone wanting to to write Op Eds, this will be an EXCELLENT event! I took their workshops, I was mentored by Luis Carassco and I can vouch for the brilliance of Mary C Curtis. Op Ed events are dynamic, well organized, women and minority-focused, inspiring and exciting and accessible (via captions at least.) Strongly recommend. Even their webiste is packed with valuable information and guidance.

Thrilled to be joining The OpEd Project as an Alum Ambassador. The OpEd workshops have been a refreshing way to think about problems that persist in society and how our voices (or our pens) can be used to address them.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in your field? We are inviting JUSTICE-IMPACTED NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS to join us for the first cohort of the Formerly Incarcerated Executive Leadership Development (FIELD) program. FIELD is a four-month training experience led by justice-impacted and nonprofit leaders. The program is designed to equip justice-impacted leaders with a robust set of tools to effectively drive positive change and will help participants advance their careers, hone leadership skills, and build a strong network of peers. Applications are open throughout the month of October. https://wkf.ms/4dmMCOZ Curriculum Highlights: Center for Creative Leadership: Effective leaders don’t just command; they inspire, persuade, and encourage. Influential leaders are able to promote themselves, their teams, and their ideas authentically and credibly. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance: Designing Nonprofit Programs is a series of four short courses on the important knowledge and skills needed to plan and implement effective mission-focused programs. The OpEd Project: “Write to Change the World” is based on time-tested models of transformational learning, designed to unlock knowledge in powerful and unexpected ways. Amber Melanie Smith: Workshop on Diversifying Funding and Fundraising as a nonprofit leader. Program Details: Duration: 4-month cohort (First cohort: January - April 2025) Participants: 8-12 per cohort, regionally aligned Format: Biweekly virtual meetings and a 3-day closing in-person retreat Support: Access to 1:1 executive coaching throughout the program with Steve Weiss, ACC and Linda Rhoads Application Requirements: All participants must be justice-impacted, mid to senior level nonprofit professionals. You don’t want to miss the unique opportunity, apply by November 1st, 2024. https://wkf.ms/4dmMCOZ

OpED I have written re: the need for more in depth and trauma informed therapeutic support for sexual abuse victims/survivors here in NI. Published by Belfast Live today. ⬇️ #bettersupport #sexualabuse #sexualviolence #victimsdeservebetter #traumainformed #theneedforfunding #northernireland The OpEd Project

🚨 **New Op-Ed Alert!** 🚨 I'm excited to share my latest op-ed, "Facing Resistance: Sharif El-Mekki's Fight for Educational Equity," now live on The Opinion Pages! 🎉 In this piece, I explore the incredible work of Sharif El-Mekki and his relentless efforts to bring more Black educators into our classrooms. His journey is both inspiring and essential for the future of educational equity. ✊🏾 Read the full article here(https://lnkd.in/gU82diHa) As a proud #PublicVoicesFellow with the The OpEd Project I would love to hear your thoughts and engage in a meaningful discussion. Please leave your comments and share your perspectives! #EducationalEquity #RacialJustice #BlackEducators #OpEd #SocialJustice #WeNeedBlackTeachers