• Aimee Allison on Kamala Harris and Democracy: Women of Color at the Forefront with She the People

  • Oct 30 2024
  • Length: 45 mins
  • Podcast

Aimee Allison on Kamala Harris and Democracy: Women of Color at the Forefront with She the People

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  • Do you want to join a movement that's changing the face of American democracy and empowering women of color like never before? Imagine being part of electing the first woman of color as the President of the United States. I've got just the solution to help you achieve that. Stay tuned as I share the incredible impact of Aimee Allison's work and how you can be a part of this historic change. In this episode, you will be able to: Explore Kamala Harris's inspiring journey and its impact on the empowerment of women of color in American politics. Understand the pivotal role women of color play in shaping and strengthening American democracy. Discover Aimee Allison's significant contributions to advancing racial and gender justice for women of color. Uncover the importance of voting and political participation for women of color in driving meaningful change. Dive into She the People organization's impactful goals and achievements in empowering women of color in political activism. My special guest is Aimee Allison Aimee Allison, the founder and president of She the People, is a Democratic innovator and a champion of racial and gender justice. Renowned for her national efforts, Aimee has organized and moderated the nation's first presidential forum for women of color, attended by presidential candidates and more than 1,000 women from across the country, garnering major national press. She leverages media research and analysis to show the power of women of color electorate, increase voter engagement, and advocate for racial, economic, and gender justice. Aimee's writings in the New York Times, Newsweek, the Washington Post, and Essence magazine have made the definitive case that women of color are the saving graces of American democracy. With a background in history and education from Stanford University, Aimee Allison's work is firmly grounded in finding shared history and a common vision to create new political and cultural pathways to change, making her an inspiring and influential figure in the field. The key moments in this episode are: 00:03:37 - Aimee's Vision and Support from Women 00:06:04 - Reflecting on the Impact of Women of Color 00:09:41 - The Role of Women of Color in American Democracy 00:14:51 - Historic Moment of Kamala Harris' Nomination 00:15:10 - Feeling Ready and Proud as a Black Woman 00:17:32 - Troubling Rhetoric and Divisiveness 00:20:43 - Othering and Racism 00:23:53 - The Power of Women's Votes 00:29:56 - Redefining Strength and Patriotism 00:30:11 - Recognizing Kamala Harris' Experience 00:31:23 - Overcoming Misogynoir 00:32:48 - Appeal to Undecided Voters Visit Aimee Allison's website at aimeeallison.com to learn more about her work, her podcast She the People, and her speaking engagements such as this on NBC News Bay Area. Connect with Aimee Allison on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/aimeeallison to stay updated on her latest articles, interviews, and advocacy efforts. Follow She the People on Instagram Listen to Aimee Allison's podcast She the People to gain insights into important political and social issues, including the 2020 US Election and the impact of women of color in politics. Take action and vote in the upcoming election to support the values and leadership represented by Aimee Allison and other advocates for racial and gender justice. "You can put the first woman in the White House. You can put the first black woman in the White House. You can elect someone that will protect our reproductive rights, abortion rights. And you have the power." - Aimee Allison Podcast Social Media Links https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/ https://www.twitter.com/@awodpod https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifference https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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