Episode 44: Election Special: Liberation on the Ballot

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In this special election episode, we talk with Clarissa Doutherd, Director of Parent Voices Oakland, We explore key questions and issues facing Black families in this historic election.

• Why voting is important right now for Black families-- what’s at stake?

• How voting is a liberatory practice?

• Highlighting any important ballot measures/props that Black parents should be focusing on.

****Please note that as a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Parenting for Liberation does not and cannot endorse or oppose any candidate for public office.**

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Episode 44: Election Special: Liberation on the Ballot

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M4A•Головна епізоду

In this special election episode, we talk with Clarissa Doutherd, Director of Parent Voices Oakland, We explore key questions and issues facing Black families in this historic election.

• Why voting is important right now for Black families-- what’s at stake?

• How voting is a liberatory practice?

• Highlighting any important ballot measures/props that Black parents should be focusing on.

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