Black Women Rising: Running for Office in 2020

Black Women Rising: Running for Office in 2020

Author: The African American Leadership Forum July 19, 2020 Duration: 59:46

With 40 African-American women running for political office in Minnesota, a movement for change is here. In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Laverne McCartney Knighton, Marquita Stephens, and Alberder Gillespie to discuss why they are running for office, and what changes they would like to see.

 


Black Leadership Re-Defined, presented by The African American Leadership Forum, moves beyond conventional conversations to explore the multifaceted reality of leading while Black. This isn't a lecture series; it's a weekly gathering of voices from across society, culture, and government who are actively writing a new chapter. Each episode delves into the nuanced stories of champions within the community, offering a platform where successes are examined for their blueprint and challenges are met with candid, strategic discussion. You'll hear from organizers, artists, policymakers, and everyday people who are redefining what leadership looks like in practice, not just in theory. The podcast serves as an audio companion to a broader movement, one that understands narrative power. Listening connects you to a living dialogue about resilience, innovation, and collective agency. It’s where the personal story intersects with public impact, fostering a richer understanding of the work being done to reshape perceptions and realities. Tune in for authentic conversations that honor the complexity of the journey and spotlight the diverse approaches to building a stronger future.
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Trauma and Suicide in the African American Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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