Mia Birdsong

Mia Birdsong has spent 30 years fighting for self-determination, recognizing the brilliant adaptations of everyday people. As Co-Director of Family Story, Mia is updating this nation’s picture of the American family and broadening our understanding of a “good” family. She is a public speaker on a range of topics including family structure, race, poverty, and representation. Mia’s 2015 TED talk, “The Story We Tell About Poverty Isn’t True” has been viewed over 1.2 million times. She co-founded Canerow, a resource for people dedicated to raising children of color in a world that reflects a diverse spectrum. Mia was recognized as one of Colorlines‘ “15 Remarkable Women of Color Who Rocked 2015.”