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Words Matter. As a team of communicators, it is our job to listen, learn and share what we know to help others become better, more equitable communicators.
Meet Barefoot’s New Theater-Loving Director of Public Relations, Gail Bransteitter!
Growing up, I struggled to find a place where I fit in. I was painfully shy, barely spoke in class, and never wanted to draw …
Website Redesign: Four ways to make a better, more accessible online impression
There are plenty of reasons to redesign your website, whether it be to begin fundraising online, enhance accessibility to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines …
Why Words Matter When Talking About Community Tragedies
On Saturday, Nov. 19, a 22-year-old gunman killed five people and injured 25 others at a LGBTQ nightclub in my hometown, Colorado Springs. Since then, …
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Do you see life in HTML? Do you believe intuitive UX and responsive UI can change lives? Are you comfortable building interactive website features? Then …
Words Matter: Crafting authentic public statements in response to social issues
“Congrats Adidas on losing 163 lbs!!!” read the tweet sent by WeightWatchers after the Adidas dropped Kanye West following his antisemetic outburst last month. Not …
Barefoot Starter Kit: 10 Best Practices for Ethical Storytelling
As nonprofit storytellers, we believe in the power of people to change the world for the better. We work hard to incorporate ethical storytelling into …
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Do you get a thrill out of crafting media pitches and seeing stories come to life? Do you love switching from strategy to quick fire …
What to do about Dobbs
“Think about waking up one morning and finding you don’t have a voice in anything.” -Christina Dalcher, Author of Vox In the wake of the Dobbs …
Meet Jinha: Builder of Brands, Websites and Hotwheels Loop-De-Loops
I’ve always loved making things. There’s something about putting in hours of painstaking work with your hands that produces a special kind of pride when …
Meet Annabelle: The Newest Catan-Playing, Graphic-Designing Barefoot Team Member
I never struggle with the question: “how long have you been an artist?” The answer is not just a handful of years, but nearly as …