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Built By Us Democracy North Carolina
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Built By Us is a podcast series created by Democracy North Carolina to highlight the many inspiring movement makers across NC who are working for social and political change. Hosts, Alyssa and Zakyree hear stories from hometown heroes who support & empower their communities every day. Built By Us also provides a breakdown of the complicated policies that affect our daily lives. With each episode, you’ll hear a new way that you can take part in fighting for a North Carolina that is built by us.
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Standing in our [Girl]Power with Aleisha Harding
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re sitting down with the women of Democracy NC — in this episode you'll hear from Aleisha Harding, Digital Campaigns Associate at Democracy NC. Tune in to hear about what this month means to Aleisha ...
Meet Aleisha Harding: Aleisha received a B.S. in Political Science with a concentration in Southern Politics from East Carolina University. She has a background in Elections and Organizing. Her passion for voter outreach and political engagement grew while she was employed with the County Board of Elections. Working with non profit grassroots organizations motivated her to become a leader in her community and advocate for herself and others. She enjoys interacting with people, whether it is when operating the food truck that her family owns or canvassing a neighborhood.
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Embracing the Intersectionality in Women's History Month with Kamaria E. Lawrence
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re sitting down with the women of Democracy NC — in this episode you'll hear from Kamaria E. Lawrence, Regional Managing Organizer in the Western Piedmont Region. Tune in to hear about what this month means to Kamaria...
Meet Kamaria E. Lawrence: Kamaria grew up in the Charlotte Metro area and has lived there for the majority of her life… only leaving for her Undergraduate studies at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Graduate studies at Clark Atlanta University. Registering her first voter at the age of six, voter rights have long been a major part of her life. She came to Democracy NC after a seven year career in electoral politics beginning with Organizing for America. Kamaria has organized for political and issue campaigns in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama. She is a member of her church’s Social Justice Ministry introducing noteworthy community programming on the electoral process and voter rights. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. where she has always advocated with fellow members for the purpose of Voter Rights and Education. In her free time she loves to travel and spend time with family.
Keep listening to hear about what woman’s history month means to Kamaria.
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Amplifying Herstory with Shannon Heck
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re sitting down with the women of Democracy NC — starting with our Development Director, Shannon Heck. Tune in to hear about what this month means to Shannon....
Meet Shannon Heck: Shannon was born and raised in South Carolina and moved to North Carolina to attend Wake Forest University where she studied political science and history. She joined several local advocacy campaigns aimed at removing obstacles to political participation while still a teenager. After graduation, she worked in constituent services on Capitol Hill. Shannon taught high-school civics for five years before beginning her career in development. Shannon is passionate about education issues and has volunteered in numerous roles with the Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
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Your Guide to Voting Early in NC
Did you know Early Voting is the most popular form of voting in NC? Join Alyssa and Zakyree as they provide you with a comprehensive voting toolkit for the 2024 primary election happening NOW. Whether you're casting your ballot in person or from the comfort of your home, this episode equips you with everything you need to participate in our democracy.
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ENCORE: Black Love with Dawn & Martin Blagrove
In celebration of Valentine's Day and Black History Month, we're bringing back a special ENCORE episode: meet Dawn and Martin Blagrove — Together for 30 Years — as we celebrate Black Love on Built By Us. Tune in for a love story, laughs, and advice for Black couples everywhere. Tune in for Black Love.
Dawn Blagrove is the Executive Director of Emancipate NC.
Martin Blagrove is a Nurse Anesthetist in Johnston County.
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The Role of First Generation Immigrants in the Movement
In this episode, Democracy Summer communications friendtern Zainab Adamou-Mohamed interviews Yahtrip Abdelgadir, a refugee community organizer with Church World Service Greensboro.
Tune in to learn about the unique experiences of first generation immigrants and their role in the movement as changemakers and storytellers.
Follow CWS Greensboro at @cwsgreensboronc.
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