Best Dear Black Voter Podcasts (2024)

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The Importance of Advocacy with Xavier Ramey 21:51

6+ y ago21:51

21:51

Xavier Ramey is the Chief Executive of Justice Informed, a social impact consulting firm. He talks about the pivotal role advocacy groups play in holding organizations and elected officials accountable. Ramey also provides key takeaways from his one-on-one meeting with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner.--Learn more about this guest: justiceinformed.co…

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Why Millennials Aren't Voting with Kofi Ademola 20:20

6+ y ago20:20

20:20

Only three percent of millennials in Illinois cast their ballots in the 2018 primary election (http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/03/20/illinois-primary-voter-turnout/). While large numbers of young people have become active in issues of social justice in recent years, this hasn't this translated into civic engagement. Community organizer Kofi Ademol…

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Vote With Power with Amara Enyia | Ep. 6 18:14

6+ y ago18:14

18:14

Public Policy Expert, Amara Enyia, gives her take on what the 2018 Primary Election results reveal about the voting habits of people across the state. She also gives her perspective on the general election ahead of what will likely be one of the most expensive gubernatorial races in the country.--Get resources at CULPodcast.com/DearBlackVoterTwitte…

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Know The Issues with Charles Thomas | Ep. 5 25:36

6+ y ago25:36

25:36

In “Know the Issues," WVON Radio Host Charles Thomas gives a detailed breakdown of the items of main concern to African-American voters in Illinois. The former political reporter for ABC7 Chicago says with Illinois having the highest Black unemployment rate in the nation, the candidate that speaks to economic opportunity would be most poised to sur…

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Vote with Knowledge with Cook County Clerk David Orr | Ep. 4 23:59

6+ y ago23:59

23:59

In “Vote With Knowledge," Cook County Clerk David Orr gives an update on the status of early voting due to begin Monday, March 5th. Orr explains non-binding referenda, how the primary election process differs in Illinois as compared to other states and sheds some light on new technology Illinoisans can take advantage of - including a toolkit for pe…

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Know The Impact with President & CEO Shari Runner | Ep. 3 12:58

6+ y ago12:58

12:58

CUL President and CEO Shari Runner talks about why it is important to build upon the impact of "CULture, Race and Equity" by educating voters and providing resources to help them become more politically engaged. Season 2 offers up civic engagement as a key way to respond to disparities identified by researchers and thought leaders in Season 1. The …

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Subscribe to Season 2: Dear Black Voter 12:58

6+ y ago12:58

12:58

Please subscribe to Dear Black Voter, Season 2 of the Chicago Urban League's podcast series. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-black-voter/id1339187793?mt=2 In this episode, CUL President and CEO Shari Runner talks about why it is important to build upon the impact of "CULture, Race and Equity" by educating Black voters and providing resourc…

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Know the Deadlines with Jonathan Swain | Ep. 2 18:35

6+ y ago18:35

18:35

In Episode 2, "Know the Deadlines" we cover everything you need to know about voting by mail, deadlines to register, when to expect sample ballots, dates to remember concerning early voting and some deadlines you want to be aware of on election day. To get us some clarity on all of this, we talk to Chicago Board of Elections Commissioner Johnathon …

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Know the Roles with Prof. Bob Starks | Ep. 1 27:33

6+ y ago27:33

27:33

In "Know the Roles," Professor Emeritus Bob Starks explains the public offices that many voters may not be as familiar with. He walks us through the duties of the Cook County Board President, District Judges, the Cook County Assessor and the Cook County Sheriff - all of which will be on the ballot March 20th. Dear Black Voter is a six-part series o…

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Ep. 8 Convening On Youth Violence 40:23

6+ y ago40:23

40:23

In this live podcast recording, panelists identify and scrutinize the root causes of youth violence. United Kingdom-based community organizer Temi Mwale founded the 4Front Project to find solutions to street violence in London – not unlike the trauma experienced in Chicago. She offers her perspective alongside Clinical & Community Psychologist Dr. …

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Ep. 7 Race and Equity with Kim Foxx 30:49

6+ y ago30:49

30:49

The second African-African to be elected Cook County State's Attorney, Kim Foxx, talks to CRE about her first year in office. Foxx opens up about the challenges she faces in charging police officers in misconduct cases. She also talks about carrying out what may have been the first mass exoneration in county history, announces a lawsuit against Ube…

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Ep. 6 Public Health with Dr. Terry Mason and Samantha Olds Frey 29:46

7y ago29:46

29:46

This week on CULture, Race and Equity, we discuss public health with the Cook County Department of Public Health’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Terry Mason. Dr. Mason analyzes the root causes of many of the health issues seen in African American communities.After that, you’ll hear from Samantha Olds Frey, the Executive Director of the Illinois Asso…

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Ep. 5 Wage Gap with Paul Strauss and Tammera Holmes 37:18

7y ago37:18

37:18

An employment discrimination lawyer and a STEM education expert discuss wage disparities based on race and gender. Civil Rights Attorney Paul Strauss makes a case for legislation that would require companies to publicly release more information on wages and hiring practices. (@ 17:20) Tammera Holmes is a black, female aviation executive in a field …

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Dear Black Voter Podcasts

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Dear Black Voter

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The Importance of Advocacy with Xavier Ramey 21:51

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Why Millennials Aren't Voting with Kofi Ademola 20:20

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Vote With Power with Amara Enyia | Ep. 6 18:14

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Know The Issues with Charles Thomas | Ep. 5 25:36

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Vote with Knowledge with Cook County Clerk David Orr | Ep. 4 23:59

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Know The Impact with President & CEO Shari Runner | Ep. 3 12:58

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Subscribe to Season 2: Dear Black Voter 12:58

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Know the Deadlines with Jonathan Swain | Ep. 2 18:35

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Know the Roles with Prof. Bob Starks | Ep. 1 27:33

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Ep. 8 Convening On Youth Violence 40:23

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Ep. 7 Race and Equity with Kim Foxx 30:49

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Ep. 6 Public Health with Dr. Terry Mason and Samantha Olds Frey 29:46

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Ep. 5 Wage Gap with Paul Strauss and Tammera Holmes 37:18

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