Friends,

You did it. You helped shape the complicated story of the 250th. You made space for more honest and inclusive stories about this country and its future.

Stories that recognize that ordinary people have always been the ones to push our nation closer to its promises. Stories that affirm the power of the people — all the people — to keep moving us forward.

We saw it in the art you created, the press releases you wrote, and the stories you shared across social media. Below are just a few highlights that bring the story of US@250 to life by recognizing our role — the role of the people.

Credit: Kevin Banatte, The South

“Power was never meant to sit with a few. It was meant to move through all of us.”

See the full series of stunning graphics Kevin created for the 250th

Photo credit: Jason Dix

“At the heart of the design is a powerful concept: celebrating everyday people. The visual theme ‘crowns’ members of the community, highlighting the idea that civic strength and cultural identity are built from the ground up.”

-- Community art and skating event “PaintNSkate” transforms Cincinnati’s Riverfront Rink, Soapbox Cincinnati, April 28, 2026

Peruse all the impressive press coverage of PaintNSkate and learn more

Credit: Shirien Damra, amplifier.org US@250 National Creative Assembly

“The people have always built this.”

See more art created for Amplifier’s US@250 National Creative Assembly



July 4th is behind us. But the power of this narrative remains. And it speaks directly to the work ahead.

People across this country already know something is wrong. They feel it in their wages, the cost of basics like food, rent, gas, and more, and the inhumanity playing out in their communities. 

What they need now is a coherent story about why — and a clear sense that they have the power to change it.

As the fireworks of July 4th fade into the rearview mirror, the narrative we can offer in this fraught moment is simple, true, and a powerful call to action across issues:

In America, THE PEOPLE are supposed to be in charge.

Take a look at our *NEW* narrative resource:

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out. Email us at team@thinkbigalliance.org

Think Big brings together local, state and national advocates and communicators across issue areas to think big, learn together, and share strategies on using narrative to create change. 

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