Running for Office as a Black Woman
On this edition of Black Convergence, Brandi is joined by Maia Pearson, candidate for the 78th Assembly District, and by Dana Pellebon, candidate for Dane County Executive. Brandi, Maia and Dana discuss their experiences as black women running for electe
An episode of the Black Convergence podcast, hosted by Brandi Grayson, titled "Running for Office as a Black Woman" was published on May 11, 2024 and runs 45 minutes.
May 11, 2024 ·45m · Black Convergence
Summary
On this edition of Black Convergence, Brandi is joined by Maia Pearson, candidate for the 78th Assembly District, and by Dana Pellebon, candidate for Dane County Executive. Brandi, Maia and Dana discuss their experiences as black women running for elected office in Madison, and the greater Dane County area, and the trauma they have experienced when putting themselves out there to represent their communities. The conversation includes how it is possible for some to check their biases at the door when serving in non-partisan roles, but for others that is a difficult thing to do. Brandi and her guests identify other hurdles, including presumptive nominations and racism, that black women need to overcome to be able to serve in spaces like elected office. To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media! Guests: Maia Pearson, Dana Pellebon
Episode Description
On this edition of Black Convergence, Brandi is joined by Maia Pearson, candidate for the 78th Assembly District, and by Dana Pellebon, candidate for Dane County Executive. Brandi, Maia and Dana discuss their experiences as black women running for elected office in Madison, and the greater Dane County area, and the trauma they have experienced when putting themselves out there to represent their communities.
The conversation includes how it is possible for some to check their biases at the door when serving in non-partisan roles, but for others that is a difficult thing to do. Brandi and her guests identify other hurdles, including presumptive nominations and racism, that black women need to overcome to be able to serve in spaces like elected office.
To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!
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