Laura Flanders and Friends: Positive Independent Journalism for a Just World Where Do We Go From Here? Frontline Activists Talk Election ‘24 Takeaways
Discover the perspectives of influential advocates on what lies ahead for voters, communities, and democratic engagement after a transformative election season.
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Description: Tens of millions of Americans cast their ballots in one of the most divisive elections in our lifetime, but what happens next? What are the teachings and takeaways from this historic presidential race, as well as critical local races and ballot initiatives? Laura Flanders & Friends presents an exclusive post-election roundtable discussion, featuring analysts and perspectives you won’t find in the money media. They include Guerline Jozef, a Haitian-American human rights advocate and Founder & Executive Director of The Haitian Bridge Alliance, called one of the “Most Influential People on Race, Politics, and Policy in the United States”; Judith LeBlanc, a citizen of the Caddo Nation and Executive Director of the Native Organizers Alliance; and Serena Sebring, Executive Director of Blueprint NC, a progressive ecosystem of nearly 60 groups working to build inclusive democracy in North Carolina. Join Laura and her guests as they examine what lies ahead for people, the planet and democracy. Where do we go from here? This conversation was recorded the morning of November 6, 2024.
Guests:
• Guerline Jozef: Founder & Executive Director, The Haitian Bridge Alliance
• Judith LeBlanc (Caddo Nation): Executive Director, Native Organizers Alliance
• Serena Sebring: Executive Director, Blueprint NC
Music In the Middle: “Faith and Equation” by Badawi featuring the voice of Sun Ra, from Badawi’s album Protection released by the Underground Producers Alliance or UPA based in Brooklyn New York. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear.
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