The Intersection of Race & Democracy - with Desirée Cormier Smith (Special Rep for Racial Equity and Justice, U.S. State Dep)

What does democracy look like in 2024 and beyond? What’s at stake as many critical elections across the globe are set to happen? How is the mission to achieve racial equity and equality being prioritized as the fate of democracy hangs in the balance? In our 4th episode, we’ll explore the intersections of race and democracy in a thought-provoking discussion with our esteemed guest calling in from the USA, Desirée Cormier Smith. Desirée is the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice for the United States State Department.Her journey in public service and global diplomacy has been nothing short of extraordinary! Desirée is truly a brilliant and authentic leader and an expert in her field. Don't miss out on this enriching conversation during Women's History Month! Come listen in! Desirée on X (formerly Twitter):@US_SRREJU.S. State Department Bio Page:https://www.state.gov/biographies/desiree-cormier-smith/Young Black Scholars Programhttps://www.lacesmagnetschool.org/students/Orgs/YoungBlackScholars.htmlPickering Fellowship (Foreign Affairs Program)https://pickeringfellowship.org/Please make sure to subscribe, download, share, like and follow the “Voices of Influential People (The VIP) Podcast” here:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MIPAD100/podcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DvNompKQ35hQ0XBRcOv7a?si=OTgMnEjzTKu0fzNtZuCK9wInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofinfluentialpeople/Don’t forget to submit your question for the next V-I-P!Send us Fan MailSupport the show