Get ready for an enlightening conversation with an exceptional guest: Charles Taylor , the youngest Executive Director of the Mississippi State Conference of the NAACP. Charles journey, from high school activist to the helm of a prestigious organization, is both inspiring and thought-provoking, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership, activism, and power dynamics.

 

We delve into the details of his involvement in critical campaigns, including the struggle to expand Medicaid in Mississippi and halting the creation of an undemocratic system of unelected judges. You'll hear about his experiences in federal court, the important role of the Department of Justice, and how the 14th Amendment ties into it all. Charges also shares his perspective on power and freedom, not as the absence of oppression, but as the assertion of power. Take a listen to this discussion!

(0:00:02) - Campaigns, Federal Court, and Power Dynamics (0:08:05) - Legacy and Power (0:15:05) - Leadership and Becoming an ED (0:24:45) - Struggles and Importance of Mentorship (0:32:38) - Finding Mentors, Getting Involved in Activism (0:38:28) - The Power and Exercise of Freedom

 

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