In episode three of the Melanin Pearls Podcast, Yvette and Ericka discuss the “Aftermath” of the 2020 Presidential election, their thoughts and what we as a community and country need to focus on next to bring about the change we all want to see. “I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it” – Maya Angelou
During this episode, Yvette and Ericka discuss the “Aftermath” of the 2020 Presidential election, their thoughts and what we as a community and country need to focus on next to bring about the change we all want to see. Yvette takes us back and provides a high level civics 101 overview of the US Government via School House Rocks.
The call to action and key takeaways are to know who is representing you because this is the most important step in getting involved and demanding accountability. Websites like govtrack.us allow you to easily monitor bills your representative sponsors as well as the votes they cast. For example, who is your representative beholden to? Did they take money from PACs (Political Action Committee)? Did they run a grassroots campaign?
Getting the answers to these questions will help you understand the type of politician you are dealing with. If your representatives aren’t respecting ALL of their constituents, lift up candidates who will.
If your representatives are letting you down, let them know and then replace them. You can do this by galvanizing local activists and lift up people aspiring for higher office. Help build grassroots movements in YOUR community. Create community demands – on a local level understanding what you and your neighbors want from your representatives are super important in order to ACTIVELY hold your representatives accountable.
Remember, settling for crumbs doesn’t keep you fed, it keeps you starving
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