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Public transit does more than take you from point A to point B. It supports jobs for people across the country.
Keep your eye out for this American Public Transportation Association bus during your commute 🚍
Learn more: https://www.apta.com/lets-rethink-how-public-transit-impacts-our-economy/

“Women of color are part of the fastest-growing voting constituency in the American electorate. In an era when elections are won by tight margins, women of color wield the power to decide races up and down the ballot.” - Newsweek

GMMB is proud to be working with Intersections of Our Lives, a collaborative of three women of color-led Reproductive Justice organizations, to promote the results of their poll of women of color voters. The poll, conducted by Lake Research Partners and , provides a thorough look at the connections across Black, Latina/x, and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) women voters and their motivations and issue priorities in the 2024 election cycle. GMMB Catalyst, GMMB’s multicultural communications practice group, has led the communications rollout for the poll.

The poll found that women of color voters do not see their priority issues addressed by policymakers and political leaders. Reproductive Justice issues – such as securing good-paying jobs, accessing affordable healthcare including abortion and birth control, improving maternal health outcomes, lowering the cost of housing, and addressing rising costs and prices – are top of mind for women of color voters who could decide elections.

Click the link in our bio to read more on the importance of prioritizing

“Women of color are part of the fastest-growing voting constituency in the American electorate. In an era when elections are won by tight margins, women of color wield the power to decide races up and down the ballot.” - Newsweek

We’re proud to have worked with Intersections of Our Lives to release this new research highlighting that women of color voters want policymakers to focus on the issues that matter to them, especially . Read more: https://bit.ly/3KIScj2

Celebrating Mark’s 18 years at GMMB!

Celebrating Mark's 18 years at GMMB!

At GMMB, we for National Gun Violence Awareness Day - to honor gun violence survivors and call for action to end our gun violence crisis. Every day in America, over 120 lives are cut short by gun violence, and twice as many people are shot and wounded. Our communities deserve better, and we're committed to doing something about it.

Learn more at wearorange.org
Everytown for Gun Safety

GMMB’s Seattle office has an unofficial mascot? In 2022, the Urban Raptor Conservancy partnered with the AGC of Washington to host a peregrine falcon nest on their balcony, creating a protected nesting area for the formerly endangered species just outside of GMMB’s offices.

While GMMBers love poking their heads out the window to check on their neighbors, AGC also hosts their FalconCam livestream – giving everyone the chance to watch the falcons from the moment they lay their eggs through their babies’ first flight.

Interested in learning more? You can visit AGC’s website (and watch the FalconCam!) here: https://www.agcwa.com/agc-falconcam/

We asked GMMBers to share what they’re reading, tasting, and watching this and they delivered. 🤩

These books, restaurants, and movies/shows provide just a glimpse into the noteworthy impact AAPI visionaries have had in our communities.

Tell us which recs you love and drop your own in the comments! ⬇️

We are helping Marshall Street make best practices standard with the launch of the Research-to-Impact Practice Collections. Available for any school to use, these evidence-based resources offer the tools schools need to meet student’s needs and improve the learning experiences of Black and Latinx students with disabilities facing poverty.

U.S. public schools serve more than 7 million students with disabilities, about 15% of the total student population. However, students with disabilities frequently face low expectations, barriers to rigorous courses, and insufficient support to graduate high school and pursue their dreams. For Black and Latinx students with disabilities experiencing poverty, the challenges are even greater. Yet research shows that 85-90% of students with disabilities can achieve at grade-level when they receive high-quality instruction and appropriate accommodations.

We are proud to be a part of bringing these resources to life for schools committed to creating a more equitable education system! 📚

Learn More:

Research-to-Impact Practices - Marshall Street In partnership with leading researchers, content experts, and educators, Marshall Street developed more than 20 evidence-based practices that improve learning experiences, environments and outcomes for Black and Latinx students with disabilities experiencing poverty. The Research-to-Impact Practices...

We're thrilled to sponsor the 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards! We congratulate the honorees and stand proudly alongside Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator in the fight for a healthier, more equitable future for all. tfk.org/awards

We were excited to join other area employers at The Treatment & Learning Centers’ new offices: they do incredible work to reduce barriers to employment for adults with disabilities (finding opportunities, providing training and job support, and more).

Learn more at https://ttlc.org/services/outcomes-adult-services/

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This , we surveyed GMMBers to share some faves they’re loving right now—juicy reads, mouthwatering dishes and inspiring leaders. Each book, recipe, and public figure exemplify the rich culture and trailblazing contributions of the Black community.

Join us in celebrating Black voices today and every day by supporting these gems✨

Have some recommendations to share? Drop a comment below and let us know!

Last week, GMMBers joined The George Washington University students alongside DC, MD, and VA community members for a memorable day of service. Thank you for having us!

Vitamin Angels is working to prevent in pregnant women around the world. Learn more about their work and why providing prenatal vitamins is critical for improving the health of mothers and babies:

https://www.devex.com/news/sponsored/why-multiple-micronutrient-supplements-are-key-to-combat-malnutrition-106694

Photo by: ©Vitamin Angels – Muhammad Fadli ID23

There’s nothing like food to bring people together during the holidays. GMMBers in our DC office cooked up a variety of dishes for a potluck-style meal while our Seattle office enjoyed Indigenous food from Seattle’s first Native food truck, Off the Rez.

However you may celebrate, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving!

Congratulations to our founding partner Annie Burns for this incredible honor from her alma mater. She is a beacon of inspiration to GMMBers, committing her expertise to the defining issues of our time.

Annie Burns, BA’83, will receive the Creighton University College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Merit Award during Creighton University’s annual Evening of Honors Celebration on August 25. Burns is among 11 honorees recognized as exemplars of the Creighton traditions of excellence as well as action.

“I’d like to thank Creighton for deepening my Jesuit values and inspiring my work in politics and in my career. I have had incredible professional opportunities to work on critical issues affecting people in need – from promoting health insurance for families with low to moderate incomes, to championing children’s priorities in state and federal policy decisions, to engaging on defining political campaigns in the U.S. and abroad. At the same time, I have been honored to lead a firm of talented advocates devoted to making real and lasting change in the world.”

Learn more about Annie at alumni.creighton.edu/alumni-community/awards-and-honors/2023-honors

Achieving the ‘Unexpected’: GMMB and the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange See Big Enrollment Gains with Targeted Campaign - AMA Baltimore Recognizing that most people don’t consider the possibility of an unexpected medical emergency and its risk to both their health and financial well-being, the Unexpected campaign was born.

We were thrilled to work with The Choral Arts Society of Washington, a premier choral ensemble in DC, to create a modern brand that reveals the emotional core of their work: a sound with the power to crack open new worlds.

See the result: www.gmmb.com/case/awakening-a-brand-behind-the-music/
And explore the Choral Arts 2023-24 experiences at choralarts.org

We were lucky to welcome Crystal Edge to our DC office to host an exciting night of drag bingo. Thank you to our Queen who brought the energy, the laughs, and all the positive vibes.

It’s not too late to purchase your Pride merch! All profits benefit Legal, an American civil rights organization that litigates and advocates for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with
HIV. Snag yours now! www.bonfire.com/store/pride-2023

GMMB’s Seattle office showed their support during month by getting together to prepare and deliver a meal to LGBTQ+ youth at the Isis House.

Isis—which stands for independence, security, initiative, and success—is YouthCare Seattle’s community living home for LGBTQ+ young people and allies. During their time at Isis, young people build community, get connected to school and employment, and transition to permanent housing.

Thanks for having us!

Old dogs can’t learn new tricks, but can these dogs learn how to do our jobs? Jury’s still out, but is definitely in.

Check out some of the furry new faces around the GMMB office today! 🐶

On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we to honor victims and survivors of gun violence, and shine a light on this crisis that takes the lives of over 43,000 people in the US each year.

Gun violence is preventable, and we once again join the call for meaningful action to save lives.

Learn more at wearorange.org
Everytown for Gun Safety