Speak “Truth” to The People: Elections, Justice, and Change

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of national elections and police violence, featuring a conversation with Carol Coleman Mitchell about justice and civic engagement.

Sisters Audrey and Melannie reunite on the mic after being away for some time. They catch up on current events, specifically digging deep into the polarizing vibe around the national elections and impact on the minds of the people. They welcome special guest Carol Coleman Mitchell, founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Justice. The conversation elevates further when they speak on the murder of Sonya Massey by police in her home, the imperative for every citizen to vote and offer shout-outs to local candidates running for political office. The discussion is unfiltered, insightful, and real. Notes Everything we know about the Sonya Massey shooting | The Independent 2024 Primary Election Voters’ Pamphlet by Pierce County – Issuu Kamala Harris whole name: Kamala Devi Harris ‘Win With Black Women’ organizes tens of thousands in surge of support for Kamala Harris (msnbc.com) Win With Black Men Fundraises $1.3 Million For Kamala Harris (blackenterprise.com) White women raised millions for Kamala Harris. And broke Zoom. – The 19th (19thnews.org) Voto Latino pledges $44M to support Kamala Harris for president (thehill.com) Asian Americans move quickly to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Audrey, Melannie

Guest: Carol Coleman Mitchell

Topics covered

• elections
• justice
• social change
• police violence
• voting

Keywords

• Sonya Massey
• Institute for Black Justice
• Kamala Harris
• local candidates

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 2024 Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet

Books & works: Win With Black Women, Win With Black Men

Places: Pierce County

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