No Shortcuts to Change
Ramona (Franceli Chapman) meets her Fairy God-Person (Sherri Shepherd) who wants to "change her life for the better.” How? By tempting her with magical wishes. But here’s the thing: it doesn't take magic to make real lasting change for essential care workers.
Executive produced by award-winning actress, director and producer Angela Bassett. Written by Mars Sebastian. Directed by Adrian Rojas Elliot. Produced by Moore + Associates, The League, and We The People.
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Call Your Senators
Tell your senators to support essential care work and workers through increased investments.
Tell Congress Care Can't Wait
We need Congress to deliver a historic investment in home and community-based services (HCBS).
Spread the Message
That #CareIsEssential and #CareCantWait on your social media platforms.
ABOUT USTHE ESSENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Launched in October 2020, The Essential Campaign, a project of The League, continues our mission to spotlight those doing the essential work that kept and will continue to keep our communities cared for.
In partnership with The National Domestic Workers Alliance, #CareIsEssential spotlights the stories of those doing essential care work and works toward a future where we value and support those who care for those we care the most about.
About The League
The League is a social impact collective that leverages the reach and visibility of popular culture to inspire civic engagement within the New American Majority, the diverse coalition that is leading America forward, both politically and culturally.
OUR PARTNERTHE NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS ALLIANCE
The National Domestic Workers Alliance is the nation’s leading voice for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers across the country. Every day, domestic workers do the work that makes all other work possible.
Share Your Story
Whether you’re someone who does essential work or one who recognizes that life and your community cannot keep moving without them, tell us what it means to be essential now and in the future. Your story may be featured across The Essential Campaign or inspire one of our future short films!
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