Sister Melannie, also known as Peace Queen, is solo on the mic as Sister Audrey continues her radical healing journey! Please send your prayers and good vibes!
In this episode, Peace Queen delves into what it truly means to lead, advocate, and thrive as a Black woman in political leadership. She engages in “truth-tellin'” dialogue with two distinguished members of the Washington State House of Representatives: the Honorable Melanie Morgan of District 29 and the Honorable Kristine Reeves of District 30, who is also chair of the Legislative Black Caucus.
Listen in as Peace Queen and the Sister Queens in the House candidly share their stories about the uniqueness of navigating leadership as Black women and confronting the pervasive impact of systemic racism. This discussion offers a rare glimpse into their journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the realm of public service and advocacy.
Resources:
Tema Okun. 1999. White supremacy culture. Dismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change Groups, Durham, NC: Change Work.
https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/about.html
https://www.dismantlingracism.org/
Washington State Primary Election – August 6, 2024 – Cast Your Ballot!
https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/elections-calendar/dates-and-deadlines
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=2243&Year=2024&Initiative=false
(https://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CRP_Factsheet_FullVersion_final-10-17-23.pdf)
https://lcb.wa.gov/se/social-equity-plan
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