What's Your Story? with Rebecca Walker & Lily Diamond

Khara Jabola-Carolus is the Executive Director of the Hawai’i State Commission on the Status of Women. We talk about the sex trade in Hawai’i and its connection to the military, and the connection between the privatization of land and the privatization of women’s bodies. We also talk about the new (native and female) face of … Continue reading "“Unlearning Patriachy” with Khara Jabola-Carolus"

Aimee Allison is the founder of She the People and the President of Democracy in Color. We spoke the day after the midterm election about the poll returns, Aimee’s mission to build bridges between people, and her commitment to putting the voices, perspectives, and unique political power of women of color in play today, tomorrow, and … Continue reading "“Women of Color Are Not a Minority” with Aimee Allison"

Anita Malik (D-AZ) is the Democratic nominee for congressional district no. 6 in Arizona. We talk about growing up as the daughter of immigrants from India, Anita’s belief in both capitalism and social good, and what it means to lose and regain a sense of the American Dream. Connect with Anita anitaforarizona.comFacebook Twitter Instagram Anita Malik is a … Continue reading "“New American Dream” with Anita Malik"

Catalina Cruz is the Democratic nominee for New York state assembly in District 39, Queens. We talk about her experience as a DREAMER from Colombia, growing up undocumented in New York, the connections between immigration reform movements and #blacklivesmatter, and her take on the #metoo movement. UndocuBlackHigher HeightsNew American LeadersNew Visions Democratic Club, Queens, NY … Continue reading "“We’re All Immigrants” with Catalina Cruz"

Paulette Jordan (D-ID) is the Democratic candidate for Governor of Idaho. We talk about being a steward of the land, her beliefs about abortion and a woman’s right to choose, the Elizabeth Warren/Pocahontas controversy, and  the importance of raising powerful women and strong sons.  Seven Generation SustainabilityHawai’i State Motto Connect with Paulette jordanforgovernor.comFacebookTwitterInstagram Paulette Jordan, … Continue reading "“Thinking Generations Ahead” with Paulette Jordan"

Jena Griswold (D-CO) is the Democratic nominee for Secretary of State in Colorado. We talk about the use of “dark money” in political campaigns, Jena’s experience as a voter protection attorney for the 2012 Obama campaign, and how Secretaries of State are responsible for implementing cyber security measures to prevent voter fraud. Connect with Jena jenaforcolorado.comTwitterFacebook Jena … Continue reading "“Dark Money” with Jena Griswold"

Colonel (Ret.) Felicia French (D-AZ) is running for Arizona’s state House of Representatives in Congressional District No. 6. We talk about her commitment to humanitarian efforts in the military, the #metoo movement, canvassing in rural areas where people don’t have drinking water or internet service, and her take on immigration as the daughter of a Mexican … Continue reading "“If Not Me, Who?” with Felicia French"

Deedra Abboud (D-AZ) was a U.S. senatorial candidate in the 2018 Arizona primaries. We talk about the DNC’s interference in the primaries, how she handled regular bouts of intense online bullying, often in the form of Facebook Live streaming videos, and what it really means to “go high” in the face of white supremacist, right-wing rhetoric. … Continue reading "“We Misunderstood the High Ground” with Deedra Abboud"

LaShawn Williams (D-TX) is running for Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3. She talks about what it would look like to sweep the state court bench alongside 18 other Black women in Harris County, and how motherhood, faith and belief in Lady Justice fuel her journey. Harris County County Black Girl … Continue reading "“Lady Justice” with LaShawn Williams, D-TX"

Deb Haaland (D-NM) is poised to be the first Native American woman in congress. We spoke with Deb about the absence of Native American women in politics, the #blacklivesmatter and #metoo movements, andwhat it looks like to “leave the ladder down” for other women. Emerge AmericaRegister to Vote Connect with Deb debforcongress.comTwitterFacebookInstagram   Deb Haaland is running … Continue reading "“Leave the Ladder Down” with Deb Haaland"

Welcome to Season One of What's Your Story? with Rebecca Walker & Lily Diamond: Women, Politics, Power.