On this episode, we are joined by U.S. Representative-elect Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), who is a member of the freshman class of the 117th Congress. She holds the distinction of being the first member of Congress of both Korean and African-American heritage. Prior to Congress, U.S. Representative-elect Strickland was a prominent businesswoman and served as mayor of Tacoma, WA from 2010-2018. She discusses her journey to Capitol Hill, caucus plans, and her vision for serving the citizens of Washington’s 10thcongressional district and beyond. The host for this episode is Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information Advocacy Politics 117th Congress History Diverse House of Representatives Mayor Tacoma WA LGBTQ Hot spot COVID 2018 Financial Crisis Kamala Harris Black-Asian American Military Korea Japanese occupation Discrimination Loving v Virginia Civil Rights Voting Rights Women’s Rights Environmental protection Confederate Military bases Civil War Renaming National Defense Authorization Act Progressive Centrist Afro-Latino CBC CAPAC New Dems DEI Georgia Senate Race Washington State Senate Twina Nobles Tacoma Urban League   Twitter: @stricklandforwa Instagram: @stricklandforwa Also tag on Twitter: @twinanobles, @tacurbanleague