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#TalkRadio – July 23: Democracy Will Win! Young Voters’ Reactions to Election 2024 Developments and July 17th John Lewis National Day of Action and Candlelight Vigils

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This week's show will be held at a very historic moment as President Joe Biden has not only decided not to run but has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris who has seemed to secure enough delegates to be the next Democratic presidential nominee. This critical development came right on the heels of TJC and partners’ tremendous John Lewis National Day of Action and Candlelight Vigils advocating for the need for passage of the Freedom to Vote Act, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act, and the Washington, D.C. Admissions Act while honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis. Once again, our nation is confronting its quest for a robust and inclusive democracy in these unprecedented times.

#TalkRadio – July 30: Artificial Intelligence and the 2024 Elections: What’s Race Got To Do With It?

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This week's show Damon T. Hewitt to discuss his leadership on alerting the nation about the challenges of AI to voting and racial justice if not regulated properly. The Igniting Change audience will learn a lot from his prescient advocacy and expertise on this subject. He will also talk about his role as President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. This show is part of Igniting Change’s commitment to regularly cover the impact of artificial intelligence and technological developments on the fight for racial justice.

#TalkRadio – August 20: The Times, They Are a’Changing: The Legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., the DNC 2024, and the Advent of Kamala Harris and Justice for Jelani Day

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This week's show will start the show with Attorney C.K. Hoffler, discussing the legacy of when Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. ran for president of the United States 40 years ago. This past week, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition held their annual convention and held numerous tributes for its Founder

#TalkRadio – August 27: The Impact of Black Leadership and Creating Truly Inclusive Movements

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This week's show will feature special guests Dara Baldwin, MPA; Edward Ward; Dr. Karen McRae; and, Drake Smith. This show will feature an exclusive interview with Dara Baldwin, MPA about her new book “TO BE A PROBLEM: A Black Woman's Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement” for the first 40 minutes, including her media scorecard for this week. In the last 20 minutes of the show, guests Edward Ward, Dr. Karen McRae, and Drake Smith will discuss the Black women leadership of the DNC.

#TalkRadio – September 3: I’ll Rise and Vote: Ensuring Timely Voter Registration for Young People, Homeless People, and Everyone

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This week's show will feature special guests and voter registration experts Donald Whitehead, Rommel Sandino, Eldric Coleman, Dr. Karen McRae, and Atty. Terry O’Neill. Rommel Sandino will discuss National Voter Registration Day. Donald Whitehead will break down how to reach homeless people about their voting rights and will make it clear that homeless people have the right to register and vote, despite not having a permanent address. Eldric Coleman will discuss campus voter registration, as in August he registered over 1,100 people to vote on his college campus.

#TalkRadio – September 17: I’ll Rise and Vote: Gen Z and Young Millennial Votes Matter Leadership Training and Upcoming Jacksonville, Florida Voter Activation and GOTV Concert

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This week's show will feature special guests Dr. Kylar Wiltz, Makayla Myers, Adam Green, and Gwen McKinney. This show will preview the upcoming September 21st Jacksonville, Florida “I’ll Rise and Vote” Voter Activation and Concert and will review their experience during the Transformative Justice Coalition’s Gen Z and Young Millennial Votes Matter Leadership Training