Social Media Toolkit
Class of 2024
Every Fourth of July, Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrates the exemplary contributions of immigrants to American life. This year, the foundation honors 24 naturalized citizens whose contributions and actions have enriched and strengthened our society and our democracy.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the 2024
#GreatImmigrants! 🎉
In this toolkit you’ll find media resources, social graphics, and suggested post language, but please feel free to write your own posts or edit the copy — you know your own channels and audiences best!
cHECK OUT the #GreatImmigrants
comic series!
KEY DATES
June 27: Public announcement (EMBARGOED UNTIL 6 AM ET)
July 4: New York Times full-page announcement
Contacts
Social requests and questions: Catriona Whalley, CW@carnegie.org
General communications requests and questions: Khafra Crooks, KC@carnegie.org
WEBPAGES
2024 Great Immigrants press release on Carnegie.org
ASSETS
Media Resources
Press release (including full list of 2024 honorees)
Preview of New York Times announcement (running on July 4)
Photos of New York Times announcement (will be added on July 4)
Social Graphics
Social Accounts
Follow us for the latest content to engage and share:
Instagram: @carnegiecorp
LinkedIn: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Facebook: @CarnegieCorporation
Hashtag: #GreatImmigrants
‼️ Note: please include the “s” at the end and use in all posts so we can share/engage!
SOCIAL LANGUAGE
Message 1
It’s time to celebrate immigrants for the many ways they enrich our democracy and society. Congratulations to the 2024 #GreatImmigrants. 🎉 https://carnegie.io/3xzRl0X
Message 2
Meet the 2024 #GreatImmigrants — Great Americans who enrich our democracy through their lives, their work, and their examples. https://carnegie.io/3xzRl0X
Message 3
Immigrants enrich our democracy. Learn about the vital contributions of the 2024 #GreatImmigrants. https://carnegie.io/3xzRl0X
Message 4
From Emmy Award–winning actor Steven Yeun, who shines light on Korean American experiences, to civic leader Eboo Patel, who builds bridges of cooperation between different faiths — immigrants enrich our society and strengthen our democracy. Learn about the 2024 #GreatImmigrants and their inspiring #ImmigrantStories. https://carnegie.io/3xzRl0X
Message 5
As storytellers, humanitarians, problem solvers, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and beyond, immigrants make contributions that benefit us all. Meet the 2024 #GreatImmigrants who enrich our democracy through their lives, their work, and their examples. https://carnegie.io/3xzRl0X
Message 6
Immigrants enrich our democracy through their lives, their work, and their examples. Meet the 2024 #GreatImmigrants doing just that, including naturalized Americans like Esther Duflo, cofounder of a poverty-reduction research lab at MIT; Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide who advocates for faith and forgiveness; and Abbas “Bas” Hamad, a rapper using his platform to shed light on the ongoing war affecting millions in Sudan. https://carnegie.io/3xzRl0X
Message 7
Learn the inspiring #ImmigrantStories of the world-renowned comic book artist who holds a Guinness
World Record for best-selling comic, the social entrepreneur who has spent his career using microfinance to alleviate global poverty, and more: https://carnegie.io/3xzRl0X
GRAPHICS PREVIEW
We have created graphics to celebrate each honoree as well as the Class of 2024.
Download the images via the links below.
