Episode 105: Black Vote Rising

Hosts Kacee Ochalek and Ashlie Benson sit down with Melody McCurtis, Deputy Director of Priorities/Organizer, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, and Miela Fetaw the Co-director of the short documentary Black Vote Rising. They discuss was inspired the documentary, the importance of voter engagement, and the work of Melcafe Park Community Bridges.

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Action Steps:

Melody’s action steps include:

  1. Vote

  2. Stop Asian Hate

  3. Donate time, energy, or money to Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, or similar organizations

  4. Follow Metcalfe Park on social media

Miela’s action steps include:

  1. Vote and encourage others to vote

  2. Donate to organizations like Metcalfe Park Community Bridges

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Music by Casey Masters.

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