Together as One

On today’s episode, we have the amazing Kimberlyn Carter, Executive Director of Represent Georgia, a nonpartisan organization that works to ensure that the same opportunities for leadership exist for all Georgians, regardless of race, gender, religion, region, or citizenship. She discusses with our host, John Moye, the impact of voter apathy, the history of voter suppression, and how we can all become more civically engaged-- starting outside of the presidential election. Tune in right now for riveting insight and several laughs along the way!  https://branch.vote -- provide your address, and this website will let you know who is on the ballot.  https://Mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ -- My Voter Page for Georgia. It will allow you to make sure your information is correct, and it will provide your precinct address.  For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and the State of Black Georgia report, find us at https://ulgatl.org/.  Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams

Get ready to dive into a dynamic roundtable discussion in our latest episode. We're thrilled to host our very first roundtable featuring an essential demographic: ages 18-35. With the presidential election looming, the youth vote has never been more crucial. Join us as we sit down with three vibrant members of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals (ULGA-YP) who share their insightful perspectives on their generation. From economic challenges to the most pressing issues facing the nation, including their take on presidential candidates and combating voter apathy, this episode promises to be enlightening and thought-provoking. Tune in as we explore the voices shaping the future!  https://branch.vote -- provide your address, and this website will let you know who is on the ballot.  https://Mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ -- My Voter Page for Georgia. It will allow you to make sure your information is correct, and it will provide your precinct address.  Follow Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals (ULGA-YP) on Instagram here.  For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and the State of Black Georgia report, find us at https://ulgatl.org/.  Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams 

Happy Black History Month! We are back to introduce our new season of new topics and new guests. As we begin an important presidential election year, our goal this season is to ensure that our listeners gain as much knowledge as possible by Election Day.  For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and the State of Black Georgia report, find us at https://ulgatl.org/.  Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams

State of Black Georgia report social justice author Doug Ammar of Georgia Justice Project (GJP) join us for this episode. We discuss reentry and the future of justice in the state and the country at large.  To learn more about GJP, click here.  For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and the State of Black Georgia report, find us at https://ulgatl.org/.  Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams

State of Black Georgia report authors Dr. Bambie Hayes-Brown of GeorgiaACT and Natallie Keiser of HouseATL join us for this episode. We discuss their findings in the report around housing and how it has an immense impact on the daily lives of people of color.  To learn more about the GeorgiaACT, click here.  To learn more about the HouseATL, click here.  Dial 211 for comprehensive resources if you or someone you know is looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care.  For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and the State of Black Georgia report, find us at https://ulgatl.org/.  Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams

Dr. Michelle Nelson joins us to discuss her findings as the author of the health inequities essay in our State of Black Georgia report.   For resources on mental health in Georgia, visit the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) or the Department for Behavioral Health.  For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and the State of Black Georgia report, find us at https://ulgatl.org/.  Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams

Congressman James Clyburn of the 6th District of South Carolina joins the podcast to discuss his early beginnings and the current issues that so many of us face. ULGA’s President and CEO Nancy Flake Johnson is the special host for this episode. For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, find us at https://ulgatl.org/. Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams

Page Dukes is a Communications Associate of the Southern Center for Human Rights. She joins us on this episode to discuss voting restoration, voting challenges, and voting rights through the lens of her professional and personal journey. ULGA’s Senior Director for Policy and Legislative Affairs John Moye is back as the host for this episode. To learn more about the Southern Center for Human Rights and how you can get involved, click here. For anyone that is unsure if they have the right to vote and would like to find out, visit gjp.org/voting. For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, find us at https://ulgatl.org/. Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams

Scott Haggard is Director of Government and External Affairs of Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, State Road & Tollway Authority, and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority. He joins us on this episode to discuss the importance of public transit in Atlanta and the State of Georgia, funding for transit, and the future of transportation in the state. ULGA’s Policy and Legislative Affairs Analyst Jonathan Harris hosts this episode. To learn more about Georgia transportation and how you can get involved, click here. Connect to Georgia transportation staff by clicking here, and get involved with board meetings by clicking here. For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, find us at https://ulgatl.org/. Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams

On this episode, we are joined by Aklima Khondoker, Chief Legal Officer at the New Georgia Project, a non-partisan organization created in 2014 to help Georgia citizens stay connected to the voting process. Our discussion centers on recent legislation, how to build power within our communities, and voting rights. For more information about the New Georgia Project, click here. For more information about the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, find us at https://ulgatl.org/. Music: “Soul and Mind” - E’s Jammy Jams