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Women & Politics: Black Leadership with Rasheeda Creighton

Women & Politics: Black Leadership with Rasheeda Creighton

On Today’s show we are rebroadcasting our we talk with local community leader: Rasheeda Creighton. An experienced corporate executive turned entrepreneur, Rasheeda Creighton has always taken the road less traveled. In  2020, after a successful 15 year career at a Fortune 100 company, Rasheeda harnessed her skills and passions into a convergence of business ventures that all work towards a…

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Women & Politics - Post Election Discussion with Andrea Miller, Rachel Levy and Amy Wentz

Women & Politics – Post Election Discussion with Andrea Miller, Rachel Levy and Amy Wentz

We are continuing our discussion of the Virginia Election results and what brought the Democratic party to lose the ticket. Joining Sheri Shannon today are three former candidates and activists who continue to work to ensure voters get access to their voting rights, activate for their communities, and brings women’s voices to the forefront.  Andrea Miller is Founding Board Member, Executive…

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Women & Politics - Post Election with Jewel Jordan and Ebony Guy

Women & Politics – Post Election with Jewel Jordan and Ebony Guy

We are post-election folks and the feelings are flying. We invite in two community activists to discuss the results.    Jewel Jordan was born and raised in Portsmouth, VA, and is a proud graduate of Norfolk State University with a Bachelors in Sociology and Iowa State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Masters in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Disorganization,…

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Women & Politics: The Candidate Series - Delegate Delores McQuinn and Delegate Hala Ayala

Women & Politics: The Candidate Series – Delegate Delores McQuinn and Delegate Hala Ayala

It’s election season folks and we are bringing you the local candidates and sprinkling in some current politicians serving the communities. Check out our lineup today: Delegate Delores McQuinn was born in eastern Henrico County and has spent her entire life in the greater Richmond area. Her civic interest and involvement in politics began at the age of 11, when she campaigned for a candidate’s…

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Women & Politics: The Politics of Labor Movements and Worker's Rights

Women & Politics: The Politics of Labor Movements and Worker’s Rights

Today Sheri sits down with three leaders in the areas of domestic workers rights and minimum wage advocacy. Alexsis Rodgers Virginia State Director – Care in Action Alexsis is a civic leader, organizer, and former candidate for Richmond mayor. For the past several years, Alexsis has been on the front lines advocating for economic security, voting rights, college affordability and quality health…

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Women & Politics: Women Leadership

Women & Politics: Women Leadership

Today Sheri and Carol talk with three incredible women leaders on women develop leadership, the meaning of servant leadership, and how mentorship is critical to bringing women to the forefront. Our guests in the first half hour are: Myra Goodman-Smith and Linda Tissiere. The second half of the show brings us Chloe Edwards, multi-talented activist and advocate, winner of several awards including…

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Women & Politics: Journalism - Global and Local

Women & Politics: Journalism – Global and Local

Today Sheri and Carol talk with Mariam Alkazemi about how international journalism looks today and then with Sally Kane about how important local community radio is to communities.  Mariam F. Alkazemi is an assistant professor at the Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Previously, she served as a professor at Gulf University for Science and…

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Women & Politics: Back to School with Covid

Women & Politics: Back to School with Covid

Today Sheri and Carol talk about going back to school and work during the resurgence of Covid variants. First up is a discussion with healthcare providers: Kaila Cooper, Director of Nursing Infection at VCU and Dr. Angela Porter, Psychologist. We then talk with parents dealing with sending kids back to school or daycare: Timika Brokub, parent in Hanover and ESL teacher; Peggy Lavinder, parent in…

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