Junius Williams is a nationally recognized attorney, musician, educator and independent thinker who has been at the forefront of the Civil Rights and Human Rights Movements in this country for decades. His life in the Movement in the South and the North has been chronicled in the Civil Rights History Project, a collaborative initiative of the Library of Congress and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution
Junius Williams has hosted 33 Episodes.
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Nathan Deguid and Vote 16: Mobilizing Youth to Transform Newark's Political Story
March 27th, 2025 | Season 5 | 39 mins 23 secs
elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements
In this episode of Everything's Political, host Junius Williams sits down with Nathan Deguid, founder and president of the Young Voters Association, to discuss Newark's groundbreaking "Vote 16" initiative. Nathan shares insights into empowering younger generations through civic engagement, highlighting the necessity of grassroots organizing and stating, "Pure and prolific unity will come against anything in this world."
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Democracy in Action: Governor Murphy on Vote16 and Youth Empowerment
March 13th, 2025 | Season 5 | 21 mins 59 secs
elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements
In this inspiring conversation with host Junius Williams, Governor Murphy champions the transformative power of youth leadership through the Vote16 initiative, emphasizing that "when young people lead, our democracy is reborn," as he actively works to empower emerging voices and expand voting rights.
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Young, Empowered, and Ready: Preparing the Next Generation of Voters
February 26th, 2025 | Season 5 | 30 mins 36 secs
elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements
In this installment of our Vote 16 series, host Junius Williams talks with Jennifer Made, Director of Youth Programs at the Abbott Leadership Institute, about how Newark’s 16- and 17-year-olds are preparing to vote in school board elections for the first time.
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When we come together
February 1st, 2025 | Season 5 | 26 mins 13 secs
elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements
Listen to the full episode on @everythingspoliticalpodcast to learn more about #Vote16 and its impact on the school board election, as well as empower our younger generations to revive their passion for democracy and give them a seat at the table.
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Gen Z, Power, and the VOTE!
September 30th, 2024 | Season 5 | 21 mins 55 secs
elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements
In our newest season of Everything’s Political Podcast, we explore how Newark high schools break barriers by allowing students 16 and above to participate in school board voting
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Environmental Justice
July 8th, 2024 | Season 4 | 31 mins 34 secs
Season 4, Episode 6 takes you to the heart of the battle for environmental justice. Witness firsthand how community advocates challenge the status quo, pushing for transformative change.
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Artificial Intelligence & Technology
June 12th, 2024 | Season 4 | 36 mins 30 secs
In Episode 5, we delve into how AI and more broadly, technology, redefines efficiency and creativity in education and our daily lives.
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Affirmative Action
March 28th, 2024 | Season 4 | 46 mins 14 secs
Episode 4 dives deep into the complexities of affirmative action, its impact on admissions, and the real-life stories of students facing the consequences of the Supreme Court ruling.
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School Desegregation
February 15th, 2024 | Season 4 | 27 mins 6 secs
In episode three, Gen Z weighs in on the complexities of school desegregation, resource equity and building an inclusive educational future for all.
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Immigration Fairness
January 10th, 2024 | Season 4 | 38 mins 34 secs
assylum, daca, gen z, gen-z, immigration
In episode two, we’re talking about paper. No really, a piece of paper.
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Standing On Business
November 29th, 2023 | Season 4 | 36 mins 37 secs
In episode one, Junius and Francesca sit down with students from one of Newark's highest ranked high schools to talk about standing on business — including how Gen Z balances parent expectations with exploring big authentic dreams. They answer the question: do college and success really go hand-in-hand?
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Ask Me Anything
May 31st, 2023 | Season 3 | 57 mins 26 secs
Are you an avid listener of Everything's Political? In this special episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the past and answering your burning questions. Francesca and Junius will be going over all the best questions from season 3.