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Into a New Generation of Black Candidates

Into a New Generation of Black Candidates

FromInto America


Into a New Generation of Black Candidates

FromInto America

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jun 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As people look to sustain the movement for racial justice, they are turning to the ballot box. Hundreds of Black candidates are running in local races, state races, and Congressional races all across the country in 2020. After weeks of protest, will we see a wave of Black candidates elected as an answer to those calls for change? Host Trymaine Lee speaks with two women who are trying to bring racial justice to the electoral system. Political strategist Jessica Byrd felt called into the movement while watching the Ferguson uprisings, and Sybrina Fulton’s journey through activism to politics began when her son Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by police in 2012. For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica.Further Reading & Viewing:Jamaal Bowman interview on MSNBCDr. Cameron Webb interview on MSNBCKentucky Senate Democratic primary between McGrath and Booker to decide who challenges McConnell too close to call
Released:
Jun 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Into America is a show about being Black in America. These stories explore what it means to hold truth to power and this country to its promises. Told by people who have the most at stake.