The Role of First Generation Immigrants in the Movement

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re sitting down with the women of Democracy NC —  starting with our Development Director, Shannon Heck. Tune in to hear about what this month means to Shannon....

Meet Shannon Heck: Shannon was born and raised in South Carolina and moved to North Carolina to attend Wake Forest University where she studied political science and history. She joined several local advocacy campaigns aimed at removing obstacles to political participation while still a teenager. After graduation, she worked in constituent services on Capitol Hill. Shannon  taught high-school civics for five years before beginning her career in development. Shannon is passionate about education issues and has volunteered in numerous roles with the Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools

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Did you know Early Voting is the most popular form of voting in NC? Join Alyssa and Zakyree as they provide you with a comprehensive voting toolkit for the 2024 primary election happening NOW. Whether you're casting your ballot in person or from the comfort of your home, this episode equips you with everything you need to participate in our democracy.

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In celebration of Valentine's Day and Black History Month, we're bringing back a special ENCORE episode: meet Dawn and Martin Blagrove — Together for 30 Years — as we celebrate Black Love on Built By Us. Tune in for a love story, laughs, and advice for Black couples everywhere. Tune in for Black Love.

Dawn Blagrove is the Executive Director of Emancipate NC.
Martin Blagrove is a Nurse Anesthetist in Johnston County.

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In this episode, Democracy Summer communications friendtern Zainab Adamou-Mohamed interviews Yahtrip Abdelgadir, a refugee community organizer with Church World Service Greensboro. 

Tune in to learn about the unique experiences of first generation immigrants and their role in the movement as changemakers and storytellers.

Follow CWS Greensboro at @cwsgreensboronc.

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Happy Pride Month! In this epsiode, our very own Democracy Summer communications intern, Kendall Garraway, speaks with Professor Eric Toler from UNCG. Together, they discuss  how white supremacy shows up in Queer and Trans community, legislation, and NC history.

Tune in to learn  what social movement builders are doing to fight back. Follow us on IG @democracync.

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#ActionAlert 🚨In the latest episode of Built By Us, you'll hear all about the newly packaged (but oddly familiar) group of Jim Crow 2.0 bills moving through our legislature and into our State budget. Tune in to learn all about the latest anti-democracy attacks from the #NCGA. demnc.co/jimcrow2

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In this episode, we interview our Organizing Program Manager, Desmera 'Des' Gatewood, on their recent publication "Love for the Black Failure."

Tune in to hear a radically vulnerable perspective on how Des takes up space and navigates neurodivergence, respectability politics, and identity in their personal and professional life. 

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Desmera Gatewood has spent the majority of her adult life organizing and advocating for equitable policies and practices. A Durham native and a graduate of North Carolina Central University, Desmera’s Southern roots inform her passion for engaging both rural and urban communities in political advocacy

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Hear all about HB 40, a dangerous anti-protest bill that is quickly moving through the NC House and Senate. Tune in to learn how you can take action NOW.

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In this episode, Zakyree and Joselle tell you all about how you can make sure #EveryVoteCounts this election. In 2020, we deployed hundreds of volunteer “canvass monitors” to key counties to observe the count.  Tune in to learn how you can be a part of that in 2022!

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It's time to #vote, North Carolina! Tune in for all the deets on Voting — Early and on Election Day —  in NC's 2022 statewide general election. Zakyree and Alyssa talk about recent turnout numbers, what/who's on the ballot, and how you can be prepared before you even head to the polls!

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