Hosts Kacee Ochalek and Ashlie Benson sit down with Melody McCurtis, Deputy Director of Priorities/Organizer, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, and Miela Fetaw the Co-director of the short documentary Black Vote Rising. They discuss was inspired the documentary, the importance of voter engagement, and the work of Melcafe Park Community Bridges.

To learn more, visit:

Metcalfe Park Community Bridges

Black Vote Rising Documentary

Action Steps:

Melody’s action steps include:

Vote

Stop Asian Hate

Donate time, energy, or money to Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, or similar organizations

Follow Metcalfe Park on social media

Miela’s action steps include:

Vote and encourage others to vote

Donate to organizations like Metcalfe Park Community Bridges

Bridge the City

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Music by Casey Masters.