Episode 4

EPISODE 4

YOUR KITCHEN CABINET: SEEKING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY: CAMPAIGNS, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND COVID-19: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN VOTE RUN LEAD AND NEW AMERICAN LEADERS

Contrary to popular rhetoric, COVID-19 is not the great equalizer. While it can affect everyone equally, disproportionately, communities of color and indigenous communities have been physically and financially harmed. Moreover, Asian American have seen a dramatic increase in hate crimes and hateful speech spurred by irresponsible references to the virus and Asia. This week’s “Your Kitchen Cabinet” call will explore how generations of inequity are playing out during this pandemic. Through a series of activities, participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their own experiences and think of how they want to, and can, use their time, talent, relationships and campaigns to be of service with and for the most impacted communities of COVID-19

Experts:

Pakou Hang, Chief Program Officer, Vote Run Lead; Irene Godinez, Vice President of Programs, New American Leaders; Raquel Castañeda-López, Board Member, Detroit City Council Member for District 6; Shannon Garrett, Chief Strategy Officer for the Michigan Women's Commission
Julie Gonzales, Colorado State Senator for District 34; Jehmu Greene, Founder, Barbara’s Legacy; Tishaura Jones, Treasurer for the City of St. Louis, MO; Juanita Lewis, Hudson Valley Organizing Director at Community Voices Heard; Eva Masadiego, National Director of Leadership Programs, New American Leaders; Prairie Rose Seminole, Policy Analyst; Raquel Teran, Arizona State Representative for District 30; Lea Webb, Former Binghamton City Council Member; Faith Winter, Colorado State Senator for District 24;

Resources:

Deck [download]

Seeking the Beloved Community: Campaigns, Communities of Color and COVID-19 Activities Worksheet [download]

How To Engage With Communities Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19 [download]