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#SundayCivics teaches civic education and engagement using current political issues. Hosted by national political strategist L. Joy Williams, the show features interviews with advocates, elected officials and everyday citizens who take civic action in their communities. Listen and learn the civics l…

L. Joy Williams


    • Apr 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The #SUNDAYCIVICS podcast is a much-needed and valuable resource for those interested in learning about civics and politics, particularly in the current political climate. Hosted by L Joy Williams and featuring insightful conversations with guests, this podcast offers concrete actions that listeners can take to effect change. As a retired educator, I find this podcast to be incredibly beneficial in sharing important information with today's youth and filling the void left by the lack of civics education in schools.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the dedication and preparation that the team puts into each episode. The guests are well-chosen and knowledgeable, providing refreshing and informative discussions on various topics. L Joy Williams brings her experience and expertise to the table, making her views and insights highly valuable. The focus on organization and activism is also a standout feature, guiding listeners on how they can get involved in meaningful ways.

    While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one potential downside for some listeners could be the levity present in certain episodes. While it adds balance and humor to heavy topics, some individuals may prefer a more serious tone throughout. However, I believe that June's humor brings depth and thought-provoking insights even within her silliness, making it an enjoyable aspect of the show.

    In conclusion, The #SUNDAYCIVICS podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in becoming informed about civics and politics while also taking actionable steps towards change. L Joy Williams' expertise combined with engaging discussions make this podcast a valuable resource for both beginners looking to learn or experienced activists seeking guidance. With its focus on organization and activism through a lens of race, this podcast provides unique perspectives that are crucial in today's political landscape.



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    Episode 274: Give Us A King!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025


    L. Joy taps into her “inner church girl” to deliver a powerful civic lesson in this show opening. She draws from First Samuel 8, where the people of Israel, despite having freedom, security, and self-governance, demanded a king to rule over them—ultimately trading their autonomy for oppression. L. Joy makes a compelling parallel between this biblical story and our modern political reality, asking: Have we, too, relinquished our civic power by expecting elected leaders to “save” us while failing to engage in governance ourselves?

    Episode 273: What Will We Build

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025


    In this episode of Sunday Civics, L. Joy takes listeners on a metaphorical "field trip" to a workshop where we have all the tools at our disposal to build a more equitable future. Using the Reconstruction Era as inspiration, she emphasizes the importance of both protecting democracy and actively constructing the future we want, even amidst political and social chaos.

    Episode 272: Get In, We're Going Local! 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025


    On this episode,  L. Joy explores the concept of power—not the kind from the federal government but the kind built at the local and state levels. Focusing on empowering listeners to engage locally, L. Joy emphasizes the importance of shaping policies, influencing local budgets, and participating in municipal and state elections. She brings New York City Council Member Chi Ossé and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, to the front of the class discuss the vital role of local and state governments in effecting change. And they share their recommendations on civic engagement.

    Episode 271: Reclaim Your Civic Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025


    In this episode of Sunday Civics, before she delves into the lesson, L. Joy reflects on her recent trip to South Carolina to participate in Furman University's MLK Breakfast. She spoke to the group about the importance of reclaiming the power of civic engagement. During her speech, she highlighted the historical and contemporary significance of Black activism, and emphasized that civic engagement must be active, not passive- drawing lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life to inspire action. 

    Episode 270: Civic Power Roadmap 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025


    As Nelson Mandela said, “It always seems impossible until it is done.” Now it is time to get active, get engaged, and participate in shaping your community and our collective future. For our first #SundayCivics class of 2025, L. Joy shares her civic engagement roadmap for 2025. Four points she's highlighting are personal advocacy, community engagement, legislative advocacy, and electoral engagement.

    Episode 269: Communicating and Organizing for Civic Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025


    This episode, L. Joy is focusing on us charting a path forward for our communities. To discuss strategies for organizing using effective communications to enhance civic engagement and empowering communities to embrace their full agency, she brings Leslie Mac, digital organizer and strategist and Chelsea Fuller, managing partner and senior strategist with Black Alder LLC to the front of the class.

    Episode 267: We Won't Despair

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024


    In this episode, L. Joy emphasizes the importance of understanding who holds power at all levels of government, particularly as key caucuses, coalitions, and federal appointments shape policies. For the Do Now, she reminds us that despair is not a strategy and calls for focused, strategic advocacy tailored to critical issues like housing, equity, and justice. The episode transitions to a conversation with Jessica Mackler, president of Emily's List, at the front of the class, highlighting recent wins for pro-choice women in politics, including the historic milestone of two Black women serving in the U.S. Senate simultaneously.

    Episode 266: The Civic Power of Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024


    In this episode L. Joy highlights the value of local engagement by explaining the concept of "state engagement tables," where coalitions work together on various issues at the state level, supporting each other's priorities year round. To break down this concept and share their experiences, she brings Tamieka Atkins, Executive Director of ProGeorgia, Brad Christian-Sallis, Director of Power Building at the Nebraska Table and James Hayes, Co-Director of Ohio Voice to the front of the class.

    Episode 265: Post Election Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024


    The outcome of the 2024 election has left so many of us feeling a mix of emotions, from disappointment to determination, but as L. Joy always says, “civics doesn't begin and end of Election Day”. In this week's episode L. Joy offers a simple reassurance: these feelings are natural, but they need not define us. One election does not determine our commitment to a more equitable society. This is an opportunity for resilience and a renewed focus on what truly matters.

    Episode 264: Election 2024 Closing Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024


    We are hours away from the culmination of the 2024 election season and L. Joy invites the Sunday Civics community to the front of the class to share closing thoughts before Election Day. She begins with a heartfelt open letter of appreciation to poll workers and election administrators. These unsung heroes are vital to the democratic process, working tirelessly to ensure our elections run smoothly. In a departure from the usual format, this segment invites a range of voices from across the nation to share their feelings as election day approaches. From optimism and excitement to anxiety and hope, these personal accounts offer a comprehensive view of the electorate's mood.

    Episode 263: College Uncovered

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024


    In the latest episode L. Joy dives into the intense political conflicts occurring on college campuses across the country. Joined at the front of the class by Kirk Karaza and John Marcus, hosts of NPR's 'College Uncovered' podcast, they discuss protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, battles over diversity and inclusion programs, and issues surrounding free speech. The conversation explores the historical context of campus protests, the impact of today's diverse student population, the political climate's influence on higher education, and the importance of civil discourse. Tune in for a thorough examination of how these issues shape the educational experience and broader society.

    Episode 262: Voting When You're Not Excited

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024


    With election day fast approaching, L. Joy opens up a challenging conversation—what to do when none of the candidates for an elected office inspires you or align perfectly with your views. Last week's episode addressed voter apathy and how to respond to disengaged voters. This week, L. Joy shifts focus to a dilemma that many voters face: how to engage in an election when none of the candidates seem to represent your issues or values fully. Dr. Michelle Taylor, also known as Dr. Feminista Jones, comes back to the front of the class for this conversation. Then, it's time for the Arts and Activism segment powered by AKILA WORKSONGS. April R. Silver brings Chief Ayanda Clarke to the front of the class. 

    Episode 261: Combating Voter Apathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024


    This episode of Sunday Civics, L. Joy tackles voter apathy. It's an issue that arises every election season but is relevant year-round. She addresses common myths that fuel political disengagement and explains why participation in elections at all levels is crucial. Emphasizing that while voter turnout is higher during presidential elections, it significantly drops during midterms and local elections, leaving critical decisions to a small, active group, L. Joy encourages listeners to combat this by making a voting plan and engaging with non-voters, highlighting the importance of civic engagement and empowering people to vote. Then April R. Silver brings Dr. Tameka Hobbs to the front of the class for the Arts and Activism segment powered by AKILA WORKSONGS.

    Episode 260: Get Vote Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024


    The “Get Vote Ready: A Journal for the Empowered Voter” is here! The journal is designed as a comprehensive guide to help voters stay informed, organized, and empowered not just for the current election, but for future elections as well. It covers everything from confirming voter registration and learning about candidates to creating personalized voting plans and reflecting on the election experience.

    Episode 259: A New Chicago School Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024


    With early voting starting soon in several states, she encourages listeners to develop a voting plan tailored to their needs—whether voting by mail, early in-person, or on election day. L. Joy emphasizes the importance of researching state-specific voting rules to avoid last-minute issues and voter suppression challenges. She's also discussing the historic School Board elections in Chicago and brings journalist Samantha Smylie to the front of the class for that conversation. Then L. Joy introduces the inaugural Arts and Activism segment powered by Akila WORKSONGS, April R. Silver brings Grammy-winning artist and candidate in Chicago's school board elections, Rhymefest to the front of the class. 

    Episode 258: The Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024


    As we look ahead to the upcoming election cycle, it's clear that now, more than ever, civic engagement is crucial. In this episode L. Joy focuses on key issues impacting families during the election cycle. Guests at the front of the class include Monifa Bandele, COO and Senior Vice President of Maternal Justice Campaigns at MomsRising Together, and Ailen Arreaza, Executive Director of Parents Together.

    Episode 257: The Power of Collective Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024


    This episode of #SundayCivics is a powerful reminder of the importance of civic participation in the ongoing fight for justice and equality. L. Joy's lesson is all about recognizing the power we hold at every level of government and how vital issues like reproductive freedom are motivating people to get out and vote. For this conversation, she brings Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All, to the front of the class. Then L. Joy introduces her new segment Arts and Activism, bringing founder and CEO of Akila WORKSONGS to the front of the class to discuss the powerful role that art plays in social justice and political movements. But first, L. Joy gives us this week's Do Now- get to know your state legislature. 

    Episode 250: Building Up Women to Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024


    L. Joy shares positive news, celebrating a legal victory by the Brooklyn NAACP, which successfully challenged New York's line-warming ban on constitutional grounds. She emphasizes the importance of staying engaged despite negative polls or disillusionment, highlighting her commitment to boosting voter turnout in New York, battleground state Pennsylvania, and beyond. L. Joy also calls out the hypocrisy of some politicians who claim to support Black families while failing to back policies that actually benefit them. She gives us our Do Now, then brings Patti Russo, Executive Director of The Campaign School at Yale to the front of the class to discuss how the organization prepares women to run for office. 

    Episode 249: The 2024 Electorate? Women!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024


    L. Joy begins class by discussing the consistent voter turnout of women in elections, emphasizing their significant role in the electorate. She introduces the topic of the episode—women in politics and for this discussion, L. Joy brings researchers Kelly Dittmar and Kira Sanbonmatsu from the Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University to the front of the class to delve deeper into the impact of women in political life.

    Episode 248: Understanding Housing Affordability

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024


    L. Joy brings Leah Goodridge, an award-winning tenant's rights attorney and a New York City Planning Commissioner, to the front of the class to talk about the complexities of housing justice and the narratives that shape our understanding of renters, landlords, owners, and the broader housing crisis. But first L. Joy tackled a pressing issue that's been on the minds of many: the recent comments by rapper Cardi B about her disillusionment with voting in the upcoming presidential election. While celebrities like Cardi B have a significant platform and can influence public opinion, L. Joy emphasizes the need for consistent engagement, not just with celebrities, but with all voters who feel disconnected from the political process.

    Episode 247: The Grift

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024


    In an enlightening episode of #SundayCivics, L. Joy Williams welcomes brings Clay Cane back to the front of the class. Clay discusses his latest New York Times bestseller, "The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump."

    Episode 246: The Next Semester

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024


    This episode marks the beginning of our next semester, which will run until the Sunday after Election Day in November. L. Joy explains these episodes will be all about power—specifically, the power of your vote, your voice, and your commitment to civic engagement. While others may use fear or shame to get folks to the polls, L. Joy is focused on empowering listeners to be lifelong civic participants. For the first discussion of the semester, L. Joy is bringing activist and Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk in Tennessee Tami Sawyer, to the front of the class.

    Episode 245: The Clean Slate Initiative and the Transformational Power of Second Chances

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024


    In a compelling episode of #SundayCivics, L. Joy brings Sheena Meade, CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative, to the front of the class to shed light on the transformative impact of providing second chances through policy reform. This conversation couldn't have been more timely, as the need for systemic change continues to be a pressing issue in our society.

    Episode 244: Black Voters Matter in the South

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024


    In an enlightening conversation on Sunday Civics, L. Joy brings Cliff Albright, co-founder and Executive Director of Black Voters Matter Fund, to the front of the class to explore the depths of Black civic engagement and the pivotal role it plays in shaping democracy, particularly in the South. Through their spirited dialogue, they delve into the history, challenges, and triumphs of mobilizing Black voters, underscoring the significance of understanding and leveraging political power within Black communities.

    Episode 238: The Power of Identity in Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024


    In this episode L. Joy welcomes special guest Kat Calvin back to the front of the class. Kat is the founder and executive director of Spread The Vote + Project ID and the cofounder and CEO of the Project ID Action Fund. Kat Calvin is the author of "American Identity Crisis: Notes from an Accidental Activist," where she shares her experience at the front line of social activism in America, emphasizing the complexities of getting an ID in the U.S. and how social media has played an important role in her activism.

    Episode 237: Vengeance Is Not Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024


    The death penalty does not deter crime yet 39 states still commit the barbaric practice. Although in recent polls Americans believe the death penalty is applied unfairly, most are still in favor of the practice. To tackle this controversial topic, L. Joy brings Jamila Hodge, the Executive Director of Equal Justice USA, to the front of the class to delve into the social, racial, and economic disparities prevalent in its administration, the historical context, and potential alternative paths to justice.

    Episode 236: Who Is Running the Campaigns?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024


    Managers, consultants, vendors, and field teams oh my! Candidates need staff to run their campaign once they've decided to vie for office. But, who are these people? How are they chosen? Where do they come from? Do prominent roles go only to folks L. Joy describes as “the khaki boys?” To break down what it takes to produce a political campaign, L. Joy brings Daniel Laurison to the front of the #SundayCivics class.

    Episode 235: Putting the Public Back In Public Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024


    The importance of public education can never be overstated. Yet, even with reforms, public education falls short of benefiting the communities they are supposed to serve. What could happen if the public is given more than just a seat at the table, but an active part to play in partnership with educators in creating a promise fulfilling educational system? L. Joy brings Drs. Landon Mascareñaz and Doannie Tran to the front of the class to break down how an open education system works. 

    Episode 234: L. Joy Is Talking Trash (and sanitation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023


    There is the trash we throw away like plastics, styrofoam, cardboard and paper. There is the waste from humans as well as animals and the like. How we manage these things with sanitation, or don't manage them properly, has effects on the environment, people's health, and a myriad of other issues. To have this conversation on sanitation, because we aren't going to produce less waste anytime soon, making this issue an imperative, L. Joy brings professor Colin McFarlane to the front of the class. 

    Episode 233: The Future of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023


    Work. We do it, but how do we strike the delicate balance between worker's rights and employer's responsibilities? L. Joy brings London-based researcher and senior lecturer, Dr. Jamie Woodcock to the front of the class to discuss the history of, context around, changes in, and future of work.

    Episode 232: Who Is Documenting The Community Meetings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023


    In every city, state, and municipality, there are community meetings that are held where the things that affect your everyday life and how your tax dollars are spent, are discussed…and you may not be there! Getting people civically engaged is L. Joy's reason for creating #SundayCivics so she is bringing Derrick Cain and Julie Christie to the front of the class to discuss how their organization, Resolve Philly, is using the Documenters program to get folks engaged around local government. 

    Episode 230: Daily Devotional For The Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023


    The coronavirus pandemic taught us many things. The expansion of The Child Tax Credit, SNAP, and stimulus checks etc. brought child poverty, according to the US Census, to a record low of 5.4%. As of 2021 the child poverty rate has skyrocketed to 16.9% with the rollback of that aid. What we can garner from this is child poverty, as L. Joy states, is a political choice and reflection of our values. To take us to church on understanding child poverty, help us think through actions and solutions, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson joins L. Joy at the front of the class.

    Episode 229 Chairman Russell Explains It All

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023


    On episode 227, L. Joy took a deep look at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) but what does it look like out in the real world when applied? Leon Russell, Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, joins L. Joy at the front of the class to explain exactly what DEI looks like in practice, engaging young people to ensure they are prepared, and the work of legacy organizations today.

    Episode 228: Activism in Small Towns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023


    L. Joy gives us tips and tools we can use to upgrade and advance our advocacy on every episode. As you work on the issues, how your message is crafted will differ depending on where you are. On this episode, L. Joy brings Kathleen Stuart to the front of the class to take a deep dive into the power of storytelling and organizing in places that are not big urban centers.

    Episode 227: Diversity Equity & Inclusion Are Not Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023


    L. Joy is very excited to bring Ifeomasinachi Ike back to the front of the class because the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and the people who invest a lot of their lives to that work is imperative right now. DEI is not a trend. It is necessary to create equity in this society, and this discussion gives us the information we need to understand, organize around, and support DEI initiatives.

    Episode 226: Migrants Are Not “The Villain”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023


    “It's a crisis!!,” is what we are bombarded with when it comes to migration. But guess what? It is not a crisis and how we discuss migrants and migration should reflect their humanity because they are people too. L. Joy brings noted immigration attorney Allen Orr back to the front of the class to give us  the history and context we need around migrants and migration to take civic action. 

    Episode 225: The History of Our Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023


    Have you ever looked at the educational system and thought,“how did  it get  like this?” L. Joy brings Dr. Bettina Love to the front of the class to give us a quick primer on the last 40 years of education reform, the carcerality of education, and how moving forward, repairs of the educational harms should be part of the reparations discussion.

    Episode 224: Don't Get Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023


    L. Joy also gives us a brief explainer on what members and delegates do at the NAACP's annual convention. Then Rep. Ro Khana joins her back at the front of the class to discuss how we block out the noise and get focused on what is important going into campaign season, what Congress is doing that we may not know about, and you'll hear from L. Joy's summer intern Alana who has a great question for our guest.

    Episode 223: Media Literacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023


    The days of getting the information you need to make informed decisions on the 6pm nightly news are gone. Now we can get our information from many different sources but how do we make sure that what we are consuming and sharing is more fact than opinion? L. Joy brings Karen Hunter back to the front of the class, joined by Errol Louis, to discuss media literacy and share how they gather information, in a conversation that will motivate you to think deeply about the information you consume. 

    Episode 222: No More Off Years, It's Always On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023


    Sometimes when you look around, things can feel insurmountable but that is why L. Joy is here! She continues to give us the tools and strategies we need to work to make change. L. Joy brings EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler to the front of the class for a far ranging conversation that drops jewels of history and information for our civics tool box so we can get to work.

    Episode 221: Foundations: Public Education and The Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023


    Paraphrasing a notable American's thoughts on education “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people” and on this episode, L. Joy explains that we always have to recommit ourselves to the fight to provide and maintain quality public education while revisiting her interview with Dr. Lester Young. Then she revisits the impactful interview she had with Professor William Spriggs on the Farm Bill in the wake of his passing.

    Episode 220: The Battle For Our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023


    Not only time for class, it is also time to reset and recommit to the civic engagement we need to do- for our lives! L. Joy is at the front and center to remind us of the powerful #SundayCivics lessons, from the beginning, as well as lay out the landscape ahead.

    Episode 219: Need a Law? You Write It!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023


    We've all said it at one time or another- “there ought to be a law!” But how do the laws that we believe we need get created? L. Joy brings New York State Senator Kevin Parker back to the front of the class for a discussion that gives us the tools we need to write that law that ought to be around the issues we care about and are civically engaging in.

    Episode 218: To Tell The American Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023


    Since the beginning, L. Joy has said she believes in the power of storytelling. Sharing our history through storytelling is important to preserving the past and understanding the present. But in the hands of a journalist, stories get the accuracy and analysis we expect from the profession. Journalist Michael Harriot joins L. Joy at the front of the class to discuss truth, storytelling, and history.

    Episode 217: Building the Bench

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023


    Judges. L. Joy has discussed their importance before in our “Who We Elect” series. Whether they are appointed or elected, local, state, or federal, judges are making decisions that affect our lives. But who gets to be considered for a judgeship? What role should citizens play in building a quality, diverse judicial bench? L. Joy has Holli Holliday back at the front of the class and she brought President of the National Bar Association Lonita K. Baker with her to answer those questions and much more, along with giving us the tools we need to build.

    Episode 216: Free Market Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023


    Dispelling myths that range from misconceptions to outright fallacies, has been an ongoing theme at the front of the #SundayCivics class. This time, fiercely held myths around capitalism, free market fundamentalism, and regulations are challenged by L. Joy's guest author and historian of science Naomi Oreskes. 

    Episode 215: Trafficking in the Fear of Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023


    Crime, crime, crime! We all want to be safe, but are our politicians using crime to fearmonger, influencing our choices? What is the truth about bail reform in the states that have enacted it? How do you engage with someone who has been scared by all the fear mongering? To answer those questions and more, L. Joy is bringing Insha Rahman, Vice President, Advocacy & Partnerships at Vera Institute, to the front of the class.

    Episode 214: A History of Black Freedom, Black Citizenship, and White Rage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023


    L. Joy's mission to ensure that we have the history, context, and tools to be civically engaged continues with this lesson with the dynamic Professor Carol Anderson at the front of the class. They take us on a walk through history, discussing Professor Anderson's books which detail Black freedom, Black citizenship, white rage and much more.

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    Episode 213: Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023


    Has L. Joy discussed Black maternal health and reproductive justice before? Yes, multiple times. And as long as there is such deep confusion, much of it manufactured, around the issue, L. Joy will continue to talk about it because the full range of reproductive healthcare links together. For this lesson, she's bringing a knowledgeable triumvirate to the front of the class to break down the fight on the State level.

    Episode 212 Engaging & Base Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023


    Exactly what should we be doing in between Presidential elections? We should be engaging and base building to ensure our communities are knowledgeable and ready to cast their vote as well as advance the issues of concern. Now we know-but the HOW do we engage respectfully is the next question.  L. Joy brings Adrianne Shropshire to the front of the class to break down how Black PAC engages, gathers information, and gives tips we can all use to be better at base building.

    Episode 211: The Need For Paid Family Leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023


    Work. We all do it because we have bills to pay. But what happens when an unexpected emergency occurs and you need time away from work-hopefully paid time? To discuss work, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), paid leave, and the possibilities of disconnecting work from benefits, L. Joy brings Executive Director of Family Values @ Work, Josephine Kalepini to the front of the class. 

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