For The Movement

This week we have a special episode that was recorded during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference. The National Urban League hosted a panel discussion on "Mobilizing the Black Community for Sustainable Social Change" with Moderator, Quentin James (Co-Founder of the Collective PAC), LaTricea Adams (Founder of Black Millennials for Flint), Wesley Bell (St. Louis County Prosecutor-elect), Dr. Wes Bellamy (Charlottesville, VA Vice Mayor), Reverend Tony Lee (Senior Pastor of Community of Hope AME and Convener of the Black Male initiative) and DeJuana Thompson (Co-Founder & Partner at Think Rubrix, Creator of #WokeVote). This episode is Part 1 of 2. Donald Cravins, Jr. opens as the host for this episode.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode: Social Movements Alabama elections AME Church Ferguson Charlottesville rally/riots Community mobilization Flint water crisis/environmental justice

Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc's Twitter: @MarcMorial Don's Twitter: @DCravins

This week we discuss ways to self care and protect mental health in an age of increased activism with psychologist, Dr. Charlayne Hayling-Williams, co-founder of Community Wellness Ventures. The host for this episode is Kezmiché "Kim" Atterbury. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Defining self-care and mental health in a resistance movement.

Debunking myths of seeking therapy.

Tips to protect mental health.

How social media contributes to mental fatigue.

Twitter: @drcharlaynehw

Instagram: @drcharlayne

Community Wellness Ventures: www.cwellnessv.com.

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Marc's Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim's Twitter: @kayellea

Don's Twitter: @DCravins

In this week's episode Rhonda Spears Bell talks with Tony Williams, Senior Director of Government Affairs at Comcast, and Nancy Flake Johnson, CEO of the Atlanta Urban League, to discuss Bridging The Digital Divide: Using Tech For Social Good.

In this episode, learn how the National Urban League and Comcast are partnering to break down technology barriers and how you can make a social impact with your business.

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Kezmiché/Kim's Twitter: @kayellea

Don's Twitter: @DCravins

Rhonda's Twitter: @rspearsbell

This week we discuss how technology is shaping the automotive industry with Tonya Hallett, Executive Director, Global Manufacturing Human Resources at General Motors; and Myron Lloyd, Information Technology Counsel, from our national conference. The special host for this episode is Rhonda Spears Bell, Chief Marketing Officer at the National Urban League.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

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Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: [email protected]

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Marc's Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim's Twitter: @kayellea

Don's Twitter: @DCravins

Rhonda's Twitter: @rspearsbell

This week we're joined by Todd Cox, Director of Policy at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, to inform and discuss the vacancy on the Supreme Court and the unusual steps the Senate Majority is taking to replace Justice Kennedy with Brett Kavanaugh. The host for this episode is Kezmiché "Kim" Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs at the National Urban League. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed In This Episode: Civil rights and racial justice groups' opposition to confirming Brett Kavanaugh as the next Supreme Court Justice based on his record. Advocacy groups urge listeners to call both their U.S. Senators immediately at 202-224-3121 and tell them to vote against Kavanaugh's confirmation. Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc's Twitter: @MarcMorial Kezmiché/Kim's Twitter: @kayellea Don's Twitter: @DCravins Rhonda's Twitter: @rspearsbell

This week we discuss the Black women pay gap with Joi Chaney, Executive Director of Equal Pay Today. The host for this episode is Kezmiché "Kim" Atterbury. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned In This Episode:

http://www.equalpaytoday.org

https://twitter.com/EqualPay2dayOrg

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Marc's Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim's Twitter: @kayellea

Don's Twitter: @DCravins

This week we discuss what discuss the State of Black Health with Linda Goler, president and CEO, of the Black Women's Health Imperative. The host for this episode is Rhonda Spears Bell, Chief Marketing Officer at the National Urban League.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed In This Episode:

State of Black Health: The ability to garner quality health care and quality health care solutions has not always been an option for those in the African American community. Now more than ever, one must challenge the status quo, fight against myths, stigma, shame and the ever daunting statistics related to African Americans to ensure they get the support, treatment and care they expect and need. Lisa Goler examines the root causes and social determinants of health while also offering promising health strategies that will help you, your family and your communities bring quality health care solutions within reach to all.

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Marc's Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim's Twitter: @kayellea

Don's Twitter: @DCravins

Rhonda's Twitter: @rspearsbell

For The Movement will return on Monday, August 20th with more great episodes. During our hiatus, be sure to catch up on all past episodes, and subscribe and rate us on your podcast platform of choice. We love hearing from our listeners. Feel free to send your comments, questions, episode ideas, and/or praise to [email protected].

This week we discuss Historically Black Colleges and Universities and why they still matter with Naomi Shelton, Director of K-12 Advocacy at the United Negro College Fund. The host for this episode is Kezmiché "Kim" Atterbury. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: Importance of HBCUs The rise, decline and rise, again, of HBCUs Steps to support HBCUs Student financing Tougaloo College Florida A&M University UNCF, www.uncf.org Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc's Twitter: @MarcMorial Kezmiché/Kim's Twitter: @kayellea Don's Twitter: @DCravins

This week we discuss racial discrimination in the jury selection process with Alexis Hoag, Senior Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. The hosts for this episode are Kezmiché "Kim" Atterbury and Jordun Lawrence. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

Amicus Brief in California Supreme Court Criticizing Race-Based Jury Selection California v. Miles

The OJ question

Race proxy

NAACP LDF

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy

Marc's Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim's Twitter: @kayellea

Don's Twitter: @DCravins