Tag: Advocacy

Posted in: Podcast Season 3

EP 30: Unbought and Unbossed: Keep Pushing! — With Gary Chambers, Jr, Community Activist and Advocate

Tune in for a much-anticipated,  super lively, and enlightening chat with the man behind THE read of 2020! Louisiana activist, Gary Chambers, Jr., became a household name in the advocacy world this past June when a video  of him brilliantly calling out East Baton Rouge School Board Member, Connie Bernard, went viral and shared by the likes of LeBron James, Madonna, and millions of others.

That moment at the school board meeting was only one of several instances over the years where Chambers used his voice and media platform to speak truth to power. Chambers is also fundraising for a potential Congressional bid for U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond’s soon-to-be vacated seat—Keep Pushing, Gary!

Posted in: Podcast Season 2

EP 21: Good Leaders Must First Become Good Servants — With Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava

In April 2019 Commissioner Levine Cava announced she was running for Mayor of Miami-Dade County. Deeply concerned by the prosperity gap, threat of sea level rise, and widespread distrust in County government, she set out to be #AMayorWhoCares about these and many other pressing issues facing our County. Her vision focuses on building efficient and effective county-wide transit, solving the affordability crisis, bringing quality jobs, addressing gun violence in our communities, preparing for sea level rise, and improving residents’ quality of life. As #AMayorWhoCares, Commissioner Levine Cava is committed to creating a County government that works for all.