State of Black America Under Siege: the Plot to Destroy Democracy
Release Date: 04/20/2022
National Urban League 2022 Recap feat. Karen Finney
State of Black America
This week, Joi Chaney, Executive Director of the Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at the National Urban League, sits down with Karen Finney, a political strategist, activist, and commentator who currently serves as Board Vice Chair for NARAL pro-choice America, Board Chair at Ultraviolet and a co-founder Power Rising. Together, they discuss the major wins that took place this year, including Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court and the negotiation efforts that brought Brittney Griner home, as well as priorities for 2023. ...
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Bridging the Digital Divide
State of Black America
This week, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, and Joi Chaney, Executive Director of the Washington Bureau, sit down with Commissioner Geoffrey Starks from the Federal Communications Commission to discuss ways to bridge the digital divide. For more information or to see if you qualify for the affordable connectivity program, visit Discussed in this episode: Federal Communication Commission, FCC, Commissioner, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, Geoffrey Starks, digital divide, broadband, free internet, internet, affordable connectivity program, National Urban...
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The Red Wave that never Happened
State of Black America
This week, Joi Chaney, Executive Director of the Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at the National Urban League, sits down with Terrance Woodbury, founding partner of HIIT Strategies. Together, they discuss midterm election results, the ‘red wave’ that never happened, and what to expect with Georgia’s upcoming run offs in December. Discussed in this episode: HIIT Strategies, polling, voters, black men, Stacey Abrams, Herschel Walker, Senator Raphael Warnock, young voters, President Biden, Congress, Black community, Black America, African Americans, Race,...
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People, Policy and Power
State of Black America
This week, Joi Chaney, Executive Director of the Washington Bureau and SVP of Policy and Advocacy of the National Urban League, sits down with Laphonza Butler, President of Emily’s List, and Latosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter. Together, they discuss the issues voters care about most, races and candidates we should watch out for, and activations you can join to mobilize your community and help get out the vote. Our spotlight segment features Khalil Thompson, Campaign Director for the Reclaim Your Vote campaign at the National Urban League. For information regarding polling...
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Get Out the Vote
State of Black America
This week, Joi Chaney, Executive Director of the Washington Bureau and SVP of Policy and Advocacy at the National Urban League sits down with Congresswoman Gwen Moore, who currently represents Wisconsin's 4th district. She has served in this seat since 2004 and was the first African American elected to Congress from the state. Congresswoman Moore discusses what's at stake on the ballot, top concerns for voters and how YOU can activate your community and help get out the vote on Election Day. For information regarding polling stations, volunteer opportunities and more, visit . Discussed...
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PSLF and the Student Loan Debt Crisis
State of Black America
As millions of student loan debt borrowers prepare for the repayments to resume in January, Joi Chaney, our Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at the National Urban League, sits down with Ashley Harrington, Senior Advisor at the Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid. Together, they discuss President Biden's recent efforts to address the debt crisis, important updates on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program and information on how to apply for this benefit. Discussed in this episode: students, student loans,...
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A sit down with Karine Jean- Pierre
State of Black America
This week, Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League and Joi Chaney, our Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, sits down with Karine Jean-Pierre, the first Black woman, Caribbean and open-LGBTQ+ Press Secretary of the White House. Together, they discuss some of the Biden administration’s priorities and accomplishments and what’s at stake in the midterm election. Discussed in this episode: Karine Jean-Pierre, White House, press secretary, civil rights, justice, infrastructure, Build Back Better, voting rights, midterms, November, Brittney...
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Abortion Rights: The Black LGBTQ movement POV
State of Black America
This week, Joi Chaney, our Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, sits down with Kerrie Johnson, Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force. Together they discuss the nation's reaction to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and its impact on the LGBTQ community and the importance of including the LGBTQ community's perspective and existing within different intersections as well updates on Brittney Griner's case. Discussed in this episode: LGBTQIA+, LGBTQ, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, transgender, queer, civil rights, justice,...
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Black LGBTQIA+ people in the Civil Rights and Justice Space
State of Black America
This week, Joi Chaney, our Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, sits down with Dr. David Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC). Together, they discuss how to create a safe space for Black LGBTQIA+ members within the civil rights and justice community. Discussed in this episode: LGBTQIA+, LGBTQ, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, transgender, queer, civil rights, justice, Pose, space, safety, f word, health, Black community, Black men, Black America, African Americans, Race, Black Women, Black Families, State of Black...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
State of Black America
This week, Joi Chaney, our Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, sits down with Dr. Michael Lindsey, Executive Director of the , the Constance and Martin Silver Professor of Poverty Studies at NYU Silver School of Social Work, and an Aspen Health Innovators Fellow. He is also the incoming Dean of NYU Silver School of Social Work as of July 2022. Together, they unpack the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community, how to identify signs of mental health issues in children and how we can do better at acknowledging these issues and...
info_outlineThis week, Joi Chaney, our Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, focuses on the National Urban League's annual report titled, State of Black America Under Siege: the Plot to Destroy Democracy, which raises the alarm on the outlook of Black and Brown people as political forces have launched an all-out assault on voting rights. Joi sits down with 2 guests: First, is Shannon-Janean Currie, Vice President of the Benenson Strategy Group, and author of The Pulse of Black America poll, a survey of Black Americans’ opinions and attitudes about the issues shaping the nation. Second, is Dr. Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe, President and Founder of Women's Institute for Science, Equity and Race (WISER). She authored the report's Equality Index, which offers insight to the need for policies that help fight inequality.
For this week's spotlight, we feature Mia Keeys, Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Robin Kelly, to highlight Black maternal health awareness week.
Discussed in this episode: Equality index, poll, Pulse of Black America, State of Black America report, equity, wealth, wage gap, barriers, black maternal health, HEAA, tri-caucus, Black America, African Americans, Race, Black Women, Black Families, State of Black America, For the Movement, National Urban League, Urban League Movement, Young Professionals
To read this year's State of Black America Report, visit: https://soba.iamempowered.com
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