On this episode, Anoa chats with Kat Calvin, founder of Spread the Vote. about her work expanding on the principle of protesting with purpose. We have a lot of reactionary critique happening but what are people doing about it? Kat talks about some steps she's taken to help carve out spaces for folks to get involved from helping people get ID to signing up for volunteer legal services for folks harassed by white people calling the police, civic teach and engagement is an untapped resource in our field. The to pieces we referenced are shared below. Check it out and share! "Protest Without Strategy is Performance" https://blog.usejournal.com/protest-without-strategy-is-performance-ce3ea7e682e "Rose-Colored Glasses" https://medium.com/@katcalvinla/rose-colored-glasses-65c0ae3efe0f Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spread the Vote Founder Kat Calvin and Protesting with Purpose

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As we head into the conclusion of the 2020 general election period, David Johns of the National Black Justice Coalition joins the show to talk about organizing Black LGBTQ and same sex loving voters around the upcoming elections, building Black political power, and keep our communities safe with rising threats of voter intimidation and interference.   The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization committed to the empowerment of Black LGBTQ and same sex loving folks and advocating for their issues. You can find GOTV resources from the National Black Justice Coalition here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Black Justice Coalition and Engaging Black Political Power Beyond Elections

Annie talks about the importance of progressive power and capacity building. As a strategist Annie has worked with powerhouse progressive organizations such as MoveOn and Democracy for America as well as advised and supported a host of progressive candidates across the country.  Anoa and Annie talk about breaking through barriers to political participation and developing the necessary infrastructure for progressive wins. Must listen conversation as Annie brings in examples from her current work with Movement School and the Collect Your Cousins Project through SURJ.  Make sure to share this episode and subscribe for more great conversations.      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Electoral Organizing, Capacity Building, and More with Annie Weinberg

Anoa is joined by Tracey Corder and Arianna Trujillo-Wesler to talk about the obsession with Hamilton, bad progressive moments, and self determination. Extended episode but worth every minute.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self-Determination, Hamilton, and Progressive Gems

Happy Juneteenth! On the eve of the anniversary of Freedom Summer and recorded on the anniversary of the Soweto Youth Uprising, this episode is pack with delicious tidbits, and witty analysis that only Preston can deliver. Preston and Anoa talk about the current moment of movement opportunity and the potential visioning for a better world. Preston talks about abolition and defunding the police and walking through what is necessary for people to understand how to vision for better for our communities.     Follow Preston on Twitter @prestonmitchum        Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freedom, Pride, and Uprising with Preston Mitchum

Taking a moment to look back on the week, and response to protests in Minneapolis, Louisville, and Ypsilanti, Anoa drops a few quick bars. Earlier this morning, Anoa spoke with Commissioner Angela Conley about community response to grief and organizing in spite of our trauma. Anoa responds to those who are quick to say elections matter as if that is the answer to all the world's problems.  Articles mentioned in the episode:  Want to avoid another #GeorgeFloyd? Start by defunding the Minneapolis police, organizers say HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER ANGELA CONLEY ON GRIEVING AND ORGANIZING AFTER MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spread the Vote Founder Kat Calvin and Protesting with Purpose

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