The Brown Girls Guide to Politics

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. We partnered with the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance to bring you another live roundtable discussion with Keenan Austin Reed, Cietta Kiandoli, Sonali Desai, Christina Henderson, and Angela Ramirez. They discuss why they chose a career in public service, and offer advice for other women who aspire to work on Capitol Hill. Special thanks to ActBlue for sponsoring this episode.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. Throughout the rest of the season, we’ll be sharing roundtable discussions that were recorded live with incredible Brown girls. In the first episode in this series, you’ll hear from senior women of color leaders across the National Democratic Committees. They discuss what it takes to elect women of color, the grueling work of campaigns, imposter syndrome, and finding your squad. Get ready for a phenomenal discussion with Lucinda Guinn (Executive Director, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee), Farah Melendez (Political Director, Democratic Attorneys General Association), Wendi Wallace (Deputy Executive Director, Democratic Governors Association), and Muthoni Wambu Kraal (National Political & Organizing Director, DNC). Special thanks to ActBlue for sponsoring this episode and to Hustle for hosting us in their Washington, D.C. office.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. On this episode, Host A’shanti Gholar talks to presidential candidate, Senator Elizabeth Warren. Senator Warren talks about a turning point that motivated her to run for president, and all her plans to close the Black-white wealth gap.

We are taking a break this week for the holiday but we will return next week with more from Season 2. Upcoming episodes feature Senator Elizabeth Warren and panel discussions from live events. If you're in the D.C. area, join us at the next live event in person on January 15. Follow the link in the episode notes to RSVP.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. On this episode, Host A’shanti Gholar talks to Kat Calvin, Founder of Spread the Vote, and Lakshmi Sridaran, Interim Co-Executive Director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT). Kat talks about how Spread the Vote works to ensure people have what they need to vote, from obtaining an ID to actually showing up on Election Day. Lakshmi talks about how social justice is rooted in policy and shares how SAALT advocates for civil liberties for the South Asian American community.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. On this episode, Host A’shanti Gholar talks to Senator Cory Booker. This is the first episode that features one of the democratic presidential candidates in the lead up to 2020. Senator Booker answers questions from the BGG community and shares what inspired him to run for president, and how he hopes to champion women as president.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one-stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. In this episode, Host A’shanti Gholar talks to Dr. Gabriela Lemus, BGG Guide to Politics blog contributor and President of Mi Familia Vota, and Mayra Macías, Executive Director of Latino Victory. Gabriela talks about navigating misogyny and racism, not sacrificing your values, and pushing forward progressive change. Mayra talks about how Latinas are driving a surge in voter turnout in local races, the progress we’ve made, and the work that lies ahead.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for Women of Color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. All month long during Native American Indian Heritage month, host A’shanti Gholar is speaking with Native women and femmes in politics. On this episode, A’shanti talks to Rachael Lorenzo, BGG contributor and the Co-Founder of Indigenous Women Rising. They talk about working in politics as an Indigenous young parent, and how they take up space in and around political structures that were not built for people of color.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. All month long during Native American Indian Heritage month, host A’shanti Gholar is speaking with Native women in politics. On this episode, A’shanti talks to Paulette Jordan, former state representative of Idaho and the 2018 Democratic nominee for Governor of Idaho. She talks about how an attack on tribal sovereignty motivated her to take action, and what it took to flip a seat.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. All month long during Native American Indian Heritage month, host A’shanti Gholar is speaking with Native women in politics. On this episode, A’shanti talks to Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, and Tashia Arnold, Program Associate at the Center for Native American Youth. They talk about stepping into politics as Native women and creating space for other Native people to take a seat at the table.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. On this episode, Host A’shanti Gholar talks to Donna Brazile, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore, the authors of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics." They have a live discussion at Howard University about rising up as women of color in politics and how they continue to open doors.

Host A’shanti Gholar is back for Season 2 of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast! This season is all about service, overcoming barriers, and understanding how to make positive changes to our everyday lives by taking a stand.

We want to hear from you in Season 2! Tell us your favorite moments from last season - your favorite guest, the best piece of advice you heard, or how the podcast empowers you in your political life. If you would like to be featured, just take out your phone and record a short clip on your audio recorder and send it to pod@wondermedianetwork.com by October 20th with the subject line “The BGG Trailer”. We are also kicking off season 2 with a special giveaway! We have two signed copies of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics,” the NAACP Image Award-winning book by our first guests Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Rev. Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore. The rules to enter are simple - sign up for The BGG newsletter between October 15 - 22 at www.thebgguide.com/signup. The two winners will be announced during our first episode premiering on November 4th. See you soon, Brown Girls!

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. On this episode, Host A’shanti Gholar talks to Heather Barmore, senior advisor for public affairs at Vote Run Lead and senior advisor for digital at NARAL. They talk about Heather’s history as a lobbyist, men as mentors, and the incredible work of helping women run for office.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. On this episode, Host A’shanti Gholar talks to Representative Leslie Herod, the first LGBTQ+ person to be elected to state office in Colorado. They talk about starting out in student government, criminal justice reform, and encouraging more LGBTQ+ people to run for office.