Culver City’s 1st Black Mayor on Social Justice and the Power of Local Action

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Yasmine-Imani McMorrin discussing her career and critical issues in Culver City and California.

In this episode, we sit down with Yasmine-Imani McMorrin , a prominent voice in California politics and a sitting Culver City Council member. We explore her remarkable career, from community advocate to former Mayor, and dive into the critical issues facing her city and state, including housing, climate change, and civic engagement. This is a raw and honest conversation about the realities of public service, the importance of local action, and how hip-hop culture can be a powerful force in politics. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

People in this episode

Guest: Yasmine-Imani McMorrin

Topics covered

• social justice
• local action
• public service
• housing
• climate change
• civic engagement
• hip-hop culture

Keywords

• Yasmine-Imani McMorrin
• Culver City
• social justice
• local action
• public service
• housing
• climate change
• civic engagement
• hip-hop culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Culver City

Places: California

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