S1 Ep 31: Midterm Elections 2018 w/ Kristin Clarke & Dorian Spence

One week out from election day 2018, we are joined by leading experts to cover everything you need to know about protecting voting rights, strengthening our democracy, and why you should be a #ClimateVoter. Guests include Executive Director of Lawyers’ Committee on Civil Rights Under Law, Kristen Clarke, and Director of Special Litigation & Advocacy at the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, Dorian Spence. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 30: Relentless: Hidden Climate Impacts w/ Kerene Tayloe & Kelly Miller

We are joined by two relentless advocates fighting injustice, driving community-led solutions, and empowering the disenfranchised — Kerene Tayloe and Kelly Miller. As someone facing homelessness, Kelly gave us an incredible perspective on unreported impacts from climate change and shared how her perseverance as an advocate is helping create policy solutions. Kerene focused on empowering women, organizing climate refugees to vote, and building solutions that have lasting positive health, economic, and housing outcomes for everyone. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 29: We’ve Been Warned w/ Keya Chatterjee, Heather McTeer Toney, & Dr. Rachel Licker


This episode, we are joined by the executive director of the U.S. Climate Action Network, Keya Chatterjee, Local Government Senior Advisor for Moms Clean Air Force, Heather McTeer Toney, and Senior Climate Scientist for the Union of Concerned Scientists, Dr. Rachel Licker to discuss the new alarming report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This report is bleak, y’all. We dive into what this report means for our families, communities, and planet, while our amazing guests cover the science, politics, economic implications, and activism and organize behind what needs to happen for real solutions. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 28: Right to Vote, Right to Healthy Communities w/ Wendy Fields & Angelo Logan

Wendy Fields from The Democracy Initiative​ will be joining us to discuss what Brett Kavanugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court might mean for voting rights, pro-democracy ballot initiatives in the upcoming elections, and the need for us all to focus on civic engagement every day​ (Democracy 365!​). Angelo Logan from the Moving Forward Network​ also sits down with Antonique to discuss how they are building power by connecting communities, fighting for solutions led by people at the front-lines, and leading campaigns at both the local and national levels​. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

WATCH: Commemorating 10 Years of Respect My Vote!

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Over the past 10 years, Respect My Vote! has engaged millions of people during election cycles throughout the United States. It has help set the stage for major cultural shifts towards awareness, activism, and empowerment. In 2018, Respect My Vote! is not slowing down. This is our moment.

To commemorate the Respect My Vote! 10-year anniversary, check out this video we just launched featuring new music by the Black Eyed Peas. WATCH:

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The campaign has been blessed to have amazing partners and spokespeople, including T.I., Charlamagne tha God, Keke Palmer, 2 Chainz, Amber Rose, Vic Mensa, Future, and hundreds of other artists, community leaders, and organizations. We’re also grateful for the support from Hip Hop Caucus members like you. Thank you all for being a part of this campaign to create positive change!

There is so much at stake for all of us in the elections this year and state voter registration deadlines are almost here. So right now we need you to make sure everyone you know is prepared. Send them to RespectMyVote.com today!

Be Prepared for the November 6th Elections:

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