Call to Action: Pull Up a Chair, It’s Time to Build the Future

At The Folding Chair, we’re about action—not just talk. Shirley Chisholm once said, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair,” we’re not just bringing our seats—we’re building a whole new table. But we can’t do it alone. We need you. Yes, you.

If you’ve been nodding while reading our articles, if your heart is stirred by the truths we speak, or if you’re fired up and ready to make a difference, here’s your chance to take action. This is bigger than just reading or reposting—it’s about becoming active in the change we all deserve.

Here’s How You Can Get Involved:

1. Subscribe and Engage with The Folding Chair

Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter, following us on social media, and engaging with our content. Share your stories, your victories, and your frustrations. This isn’t just a publication—it’s a movement, and movements thrive when we’re all in it together.

2. Join the Conversation (and Share It!)

Your voice matters. Whether it’s discussing our articles with friends, family, or in your group chats, or sharing our content with your community, spreading awareness is the first step toward action. Don’t just read—talk about it, engage with it, and spark the conversations that make people uncomfortable enough to grow.

3. Support Black Voices and Black Communities

One of the most powerful ways to make an impact is by putting your time, energy, and resources into Black-led initiatives, businesses, and organizations. From local grassroots movements to national advocacy groups, there are countless ways to ensure your dollars and energy are supporting equity and justice.

4. Hold Others Accountable

Allyship isn’t passive—it’s active. For our white and non-Black readers, this means checking your privilege, challenging your circles, and calling out performative gestures when you see them. Take our words as a guide, and then do something about it. For our Black readers, know that you are not alone, and we are here to amplify your voice and support your fight.

5. Take Political Action

From local elections to national movements, Black women have always been at the forefront of political change. Keep showing up at the polls, organizing in your communities, and advocating for policies that center on equity and justice. And if the system tries to shut you out? Build your pathways, because that’s what we’ve always done.

We’re Building More Than a Newsletter—We’re Building a Revolution

The time for sitting on the sidelines is over. The time for performative gestures is done. This is your call to action: to stand with us, work with us, and fight with us to build a better, more inclusive world. Whether you’re pulling up your chair or helping someone else build theirs, remember: we’re in this together, and we don’t stop until the table is big enough for everyone.

Are you ready to take action? Let’s go. Let’s build. Let’s win.

Want to start now? Please share this article, subscribe to The Folding Chair, and dive into our library of articles and resources. Let’s keep this momentum going—because the work doesn’t stop here.