#TalkRadio – September 19: Challenging the Future: Previewing the Sept. 20th – 24th Gen Z and Millennial Votes Matter Leadership Training

SPEAKERS:

Tanya Clay House, Esq.: (Will drop in at some time for 20 minutes during the show)
Executive Vice President, Campaigns and Advocacy, Hip Hop Caucus

Dianne Wilkerson: 12:00 PM – 12:28 PM ET
First African American Female to serve in the Massachusetts Senate and TJC Board Treasurer

Jerome Dillard: 12:00 PM – 12:28 PM ET
Executive Director, EX-incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO Wisconsin)

Edward Ward: 12:00 PM – 12:28 PM ET
TJC Fellow; Restorative Justice Policy Advocate; a Youth Crisis Interventionist; and, Dean of Sherman School of Excellence 

Dante Cottingham,: 12:30 PM – 12:57 PM ET
EX-incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO Wisconsin) Wisconsin Interim Associate Director

Robin Shine Maddox: 12:30 PM – 12:57 PM ET
Founder and Visionary of Celebrating Sisterhood & She Shines Conference

Joshua Raby: 12:30 PM – 12:57 PM ET
TJC Fellow; Alabama Disability Caucus Chair

INTRODUCTION:

Today’s guests are all presenters and two former graduates from previous trainings: Tanya Clay House, Esq. and Robin Shine Maddox will be on a panel for “A Woman’s Body, A State Government’s Choice: The Impact of the Dobbs Decision”; Jerome Dillard will be on the working lunch panel “The Battle For Full Citizenship: Fighting Felony Disenfranchisement & Promoting Restoration of Voting Rights”; Edward Ward and Joshua Raby, alumns of the program, will be presenters for “The Elevator Pitch: 60 Seconds to Convince A Voter” as well as Team Leaders during the entire Training; and, Dianne Wilkerson is on the “War on Woke: Florida, Mickey Mouse, Book Banning, DEI & Voting” panel.

Since 2016, TJC has invested in trainings to enhance the leadership skills of those 18 – 35 years of age. This will represent the 15th such training and activation for Gen Z’s and young Millennials.                      

QUESTIONS:

• We are happy to welcome the Deputy Secretary for the USDA. Deputy Secretary Rainge, please tell our audience about your position. What are the duties for Deputy Secretary of Civil Rights for the USDA?
• On Friday, July 7th, the USDA announced this $2.2 billion fund for Black Farmers. Why did the USDA announce this fund?
• Let’s talk about some specifics of this fund. Who is eligible? 
• Let’s discuss who can apply and how can they apply to this new fund?
• How do we best outreach to all of these farmers, particularly Black farmers, who are eligible?
• How can our diverse audience of racial justice activists from around the country, and many of our audience has family members who are farmers. What can our listeners do to help right now to outreach to the farmers and help them?
• What are your final thoughts to our listeners? Thank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you?
• Thank you, Dr. Malveaux. As Board Chair for PUSH EXcel, how do you view Rev. Jackson’s announcement of his pivot? What impact will that have on the fight for racial justice in the United States?
• We’re here at the RPc Convention. One of Rev Jackson’s most amazing accomplishments has been in the area of voting rights. Today there are significant voting rights developments, including the introduction of the Freedom to Vote Act. Last week, the GOP introduced their attempt to federalize voter suppression called the American Confidence in Elections Act. How do you expect Rainbow PUSH, with Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III and Rev. Jackson, will be a leader to pass the FTVA and to oppose the ACE Act? 

Final Questions to guests:

• What is the major work that you’re pursuing right now?
• What do you think is the most important grassroots organizing that you think needs to happen in order to ensure strong voter protection and engagement in November 2023 and 2024?
• What are your final thoughts to our listeners?
• Thank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you?