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Martin Ricard

Lessons on the Power of Collaboration from the Urban League-UnidosUS Documentary ‘Gumbo Coalition’

What can we learn from the unity of Black and Latinx leaders fighting for social justice? This film mixed up the perfect gumbo of ideas.

4 min readApr 24, 2024

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Lessons on the Power of Collaboration from the Urban League-UnidosUS Documentary ‘Gumbo Coalition’

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Martin Ricard

The Top Memes That Had Everyone Talking About Social Justice in 2023

From racial discrimination to climate change, memes played a significant role in highlighting issues that traditional media often ignores.

6 min readDec 13, 2023

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The Top Memes That Had Everyone Talking About Social Justice in 2023

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Martin Ricard

Every Social Enterprise Needs to Have a Video Like This

Creating engaging videos can help your organization build brand awareness, increase engagement, drive traffic to your website and much…

4 min readOct 16, 2023

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Every Social Enterprise Needs to Have a Video Like This

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Martin Ricard

From Obscurity to Headlines: How to Tell Social Justice Stories They Can’t Ignore

Learn the art of effective PR for socially conscious organizations so you can capture the media’s attention and drive social impact.

6 min readSep 15, 2023

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From Obscurity to Headlines: How to Tell Social Justice Stories They Can’t Ignore

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Martin Ricard

Creating a Sacred Space: The Benefits of Starting Every Meeting with a Sermon, Guided Meditation…

It’s time to ditch the traditional business agenda. Welcome to the new era of meetings — where innovation and purpose intertwine.

8 min readAug 16, 2023

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Creating a Sacred Space: The Benefits of Starting Every Meeting with a Sermon, Guided Meditation…

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Equality Includes You

The Art of Turning Online Trolls Into Social Justice Gold

Here’s evidence that we’ve only scratched the surface of the potential of justice-motivated technology to drive social change online.

5 min readJul 10, 2023

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The Art of Turning Online Trolls Into Social Justice Gold

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Martin Ricard

The Moment When I First Learned I Was Black

Want to know why it’s important for our society to address racial equity? Just ask any Black person who has ever experienced…

3 min readJun 6, 2023

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The Moment When I First Learned I Was Black

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An Injustice!

The Importance of Using Asset-Based Language When Promoting Racial Equity and Social Justice

In today’s society, there is a growing need for more inclusive and equitable communication.

5 min readMay 5, 2023

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The Importance of Using Asset-Based Language When Promoting Racial Equity and Social Justice

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Martin Ricard

The Truth About VC Funding — and How to Avoid Losing Your Soul While Building a Business

The lack of diversity at the venture capital decision-making table doesn’t get discussed enough. Luckily, there is hope on the horizon.

5 min readApr 11, 2023

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The Truth About VC Funding — and How to Avoid Losing Your Soul While Building a Business

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Martin Ricard
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Equality Includes You

For Entrepreneurs Who Dare to Stand Up for Social Justice!

Whether you’re passionate about making an impact in the world or simply looking for inspiration, this story promises to offer valuable…

6 min readMar 6, 2023

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For Entrepreneurs Who Dare to Stand Up for Social Justice!

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Martin Ricard

Martin Ricard

I write about social entrepreneurship and social justice. Learn how I’ve helped other mission-driven leaders succeed: https://communitysymbol.com

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