Changemakers Among Us
Changemakers Among Us uncovers the inspiring stories of people making a difference in extraordinary ways. We'll explore how everyday individuals spark meaningful change—and discover how each of us has the power to make the world a better place.
Changemakers Among Us
Jibreel Jalloh of The Flossy
In this episode of Changemakers Among Us, we meet Jibreel Jalloh — community organizer, Obama Foundation scholar, and founder of The Flossy, a grassroots organization in Brooklyn empowering everyday people to drive political and social change.
Jibreel shares how losing a friend to gun violence in high school shaped his path, from interning on Capitol Hill to launching The Flossy to “close the advocacy gap.” He walks us through the real playbook for creating local impact — from listening to community voices and power-mapping stakeholders to launching rallies and securing $1.6M in city funding to reduce gun violence. He also unpacks how The Flossy’s Advocacy Academy is equipping the next generation of changemakers with tools to build campaigns that matter — and even explores how AI could fuel the future of civic action.
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn frustration into a movement — or how everyday people can organize for real results — this one’s for you.