EPISODE · Jun 9, 2022 · 40 MIN
His Name is Mandela: Wisconsin Senate Race and Relatability
from Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips · host Democracy in Color
Lt. Governor of Wisconsin Mandela Barnes joins us to discuss his bid to become the first Black Senator from Wisconsin. He shares his working class roots as the son of union members and why the Senate needs more leaders who aren’t afraid to do what’s right and fight for social justice. We discuss his 2018 race in which he became the first African American lieutenant governor in the state. We also find out how he came to have such a powerful name. REFERENCES: Mandela Barnes - @TheOtherMandela - Mandela Barnes for Senate https://mandelabarnes.com Donate to Mandela Here - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/demco-barnes Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Plan - https://osce.wi.gov/pages/cleanenergyplan.aspx Nelson Mandela - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela
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Lt. Governor of Wisconsin Mandela Barnes joins us to discuss his bid to become the first Black Senator from Wisconsin. He shares his working class roots as the son of union members and why the Senate needs more leaders who aren’t afraid to do what’s right and fight for social justice. We discuss his 2018 race in which he became the first African American lieutenant governor in the state. We also find out how he came to have such a powerful name. REFERENCES: Mandela Barnes - @TheOtherMandela - Mandela Barnes for Senate https://mandelabarnes.com Donate to Mandela Here - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/demco-barnes Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Plan - https://osce.wi.gov/pages/cleanenergyplan.aspx Nelson Mandela - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela
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