Silence Speaks uses storytelling, creative arts practices, and participatory media to support the telling and witnessing of stories that all too often remain unspoken and unheard. Our work at the intersection of culture, health, and human rights creates a lasting record of courageously outspoken voices.
Stories of Home: Working in Solidarity with refugees and immigrants in the U.S.
Many refugees and immigrant communities in the United States face rampant xenophobia and racist discrimination as right-wing rhetoric dominates the media landscape and support for the reality of what some migrants endure continues to dwindle.
#justB: Stories for education and advocacy to address hepatitis B
To date, more than two billion people worldwide have been infected with hepatitis B. The Hepatitis B Foundation, which works to improve the lives of people living with hepatitis B recognizes that directly engaging community members in speaking out about obstacles to testing, prevention, and care is essential to reducing the stigma associated with the virus, encouraging screening, and improving services.