On the season finale of She the People with Aimee Allison, we’re going to the people getting it done — from Michigan to Georgia. First, an interview with Aimee and Genny Castillo, principal of Estrella South Consulting, LLC and founder of ¡Vamos Georgia! Then in the second half you’ll hear Aimee’s conversation with Mothering Justice Founder and National Executive Director Danielle Atkinson.

Discussed in this episode:

• The Latina Futures 2050 Lab
• Some Bachata to dance to
• Ballot Bash

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On this episode of She the People with Aimee Allison we’re talking about narrative, and GOTV. First, you’ll hear from Equity Observer reporter L’Oreal Thompson Payton discuss the implications of misogynoir and representation on this election with expert Professor Moya Bailey. Then, Aimee’s interview with Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and CEO of IllumiNative the first and only national Native-led organization focused on changing the narrative about Native peoples on a mass scale.

And stay tuned to the end for Joyful Noise- this week featuring #JoytothePoll’s kickoff event in Philly!

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Aimee and Crystal discussed:

• The findings from Reclaiming Native Truth, an unprecedented two-year, $3.3 million public opinion research and strategy setting initiative that was co-designed and co-led by IllumiNative founder Crystal Echo Hawk and Echo Hawk Consulting.
• Stream Fancy Dance
• Watch Deb Haaland at She the People
• GOTV resources from IllumiNative’s partnership with Native Organizers Alliance
• NativesVote for even more resources to support the organization of Native voters

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Get involved with #JoytothePolls here

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On this episode of She the People with Aimee Allison, we’re taking to the halls of congress and organizing in the streets with two women who have worked tirelessly to bring America into a new era. First up, you’ll hear Aimee’s conversation with California Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the highest ranking Black woman in Democratic Party Leadership. From her perspective as a former organizer for Shirley Chisholm, Congresswoman Lee shares how Kamala Harris’ historic campaign extends the lineage of Black women running for office. Then, Aimee sits down with Saru Jayaraman, the founder and president of One Fair Wage who has been fighting for economic justice for American workers for over two decades. Jayaraman explains why, in 2024, we are closer to ending the subminimum wage for restaurant and service workers than ever before.

And stay tuned to the end for Joyful Noise- this week featuring NYC Councilwoman Shahana Hanif! To close, Aimee shares the findings of a new, groundbreaking poll of women of color voters conducted by the 2040 Strategy Group in collaboration with She the People.

Aimee and Congresswoman Lee discussed:

• How Jessie Jackson’s presidential campaigns changed delegate rules
• The Congressional Black Caucus’ Support of President Biden and VP Harris

Aimee and Saru Jayaraman discussed:

• The history of tips in America

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