Transforming silence into language and action since 2017.


The Annual Report 2021

Better to Speak published its first annual report to highlight the progress and impact of its content and community engagement programs throughout 2020 and 2021. In the full 40-page report, you’ll be able to take a deep dive into…

  • Project and program recaps

  • Client case studies

  • Cash flow report

  • Previews for what's next for Better to Speak!

Start by listening to the audio-recorded Founder’s Letter from Kési Felton, Founder and Head of Storytelling + Strategy:

Highlights from The Annual Report 👇🏾

We don’t expect you to read through all of that content – unless you want to, of course! This is mainly to get us in the habit of reporting this vital information to demonstrate impact to pursue funding or strategic partnerships in the future. We’ve curated key highlights from The Annual Report and will be rolling out additional insights in the coming weeks until we share our new strategic plan for 2022. Check out the highlights below!

Your Silence Will Not Protect You

A zine on Black civic engagement in 2020

  • 2,700+ total digital views to date

  • $500 raised in community donations to cover printing costs for 50 limited edition copies

  • 10 contributed essays on Black civic engagement – voting, activism, community organizing, etc.

  • Featured writers from 7 U.S. states and 3 countries – including the UK and Zambia

  • $200 in proceeds donated to Fair Fight Action to support its work during Georgia’s Senate runoff in 2021