The Brown Girls Guide to Politics

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast. Host A’shanti Gholar speaks to Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center. They discuss what challenges are facing the incoming Biden-Harris administration and what it means to have a woman of color as Madame VP.

Host A’shanti Gholar speaks to Jamia Wilson, a feminist activist, writer, and speaker. They discuss the climate post-election 2020, Black girl magic, and what’s next for voters across the nation.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast. Host A’shanti Gholar speaks to Tina Tchen, president and CEO of TIME’S UP Now and the TIME’S UP Foundation, and Karen Finney, Democratic political consultant, and MSNBC political commentator. They discuss the record number of women running for office in 2020 and the challenges that come from biased media coverage.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast. Host A’shanti Gholar speaks to Glynda Carr, CEO and co-founder of Higher Heights for America, and Linh Nguyen, political director of RUN AAPI. They discuss the power of women of color on the ballot and in the voting booth in the final days of the election.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast. Host A’shanti Gholar speaks to Aisha Braveboy, State Attorney for Prince George’s County, MD, and Attica Scott, member of the KY House of Representatives and sponsor of a state-wide Breonna’s Law. They discuss the importance of having women of color in politics, Breonna’s Law, and the future of criminal justice reform.

There are 21 days until the election. Women of color are front and center in politics this year. This season, we’re taking our analysis of today’s political climate directly to them. We’ll be learning from change-makers and community organizers to see exactly how they’re making a difference in today’s chaotic world. Welcome to season 5 of BGG.

In this special season of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics, we are diving into the past and how it is impacting our present and future. From protests to political campaigns, and youth involvement, change is in the air, and the fight for liberation continues. We will be hearing from some of the Black women at the forefront of today’s movement who are fighting for change and making history to ensure that we have justice for all. Today’s episode guest is Brittany Packnett Cunningham. Named by People Magazine as one of the five inspiring people chartering a path forward as America fights racism, Brittany is the co-founder of Campaign Zero and a leading force in the fight for social justice.

In this special season of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics, we are diving into the past and how it is impacting our present and future. From protests, to political campaigns, and youth involvement, change is in the air, and the fight for liberation continues. We will be hearing from some of the Black women at the forefront of today’s movement who are fighting for change and making history to ensure that we have justice for all. Today’s episode guest is D’atra “Dee Dee” Jackson. She is one of the dynamic women speaking truth to power as a leader of Black Youth Project 100. For more information; visit byp100.org.

In this special season of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics, we are diving into the past and how it is impacting our present and future. From protests to political campaigns, and youth involvement, change is in the air, and the fight for liberation continues. We will be hearing from some of the Black women at the forefront of today’s movement who are fighting for change and making history to ensure that we have justice for all. Today’s episode guest is Representative Barbara Lee, one of the most prominent Black members of Congress. She talks about the history of the Black Panther Party, community engagement, and America’s future.

Kamala Harris has made history as the first Black woman and South Asian woman on a major party presidential ticket. Jenny Kaplan, host of Women belong in the House, called A’shanti to talk about this historic moment.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast! Today’s bonus episode is with Nana Gyamfi—attorney and executive director of Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI). Host A’shanti Gholar speaks with Nana about the Supreme Court's decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the meaning of liberation.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast! In this season finale, Host A’shanti Gholar speaks with Virginia Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy about her career at the Virginia Military Institute, her work on Virginia’s passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, and her historic campaign to be both the first woman governor of Virginia and the first Black woman governor in the country.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast! Host A’shanti Gholar speaks to Montserrat Arredondo, the executive director of One Arizona—a coalition of community groups that focus on Latino civic engagement. They speak about the importance of engaging new voters and humanizing politics.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast! Host A’shanti Gholar speaks to Imara Jones, the creator, and producer of TransLash—a docuseries about the experiences of trans people of color at a time of social backlash. They discuss the impact of storytelling in the face of inequality and injustice.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast! Host A’shanti Gholar speaks to Jennifer Epps-Addison, the president and co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, and Nse Ufot, the executive director of the New Georgia Project. They discuss why we should shift the culture of civil engagement and how we can own our political power through organizing.