Displaying all 9 Episode of Everything's Political with the tag “elections”.
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Turnout, Tension, and a First Try at Power: Newark’s Youth Vote
August 7th, 2025 | Season 5 | 21 mins 56 secs
elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements
In this candid commentary, host Junius Williams breaks down Newark’s historic first “Vote 16” school board election, where just 71 of 1,842 registered teens cast ballots.
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Sharing the Mic: Deborah Smith Gregory on Bridging Generations and Vote 16
April 15th, 2025 | Season 5 | 37 mins 6 secs
elections, newark, politics, voting, youth movements
In this episode of Everything’s Political, host Junius Williams talks with veteran activist and Newark NAACP President Deborah Smith Gregory about what it really means to share power with young people.
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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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Do Women Make the Best Organizers?
February 9th, 2022 | Season 2 | 59 mins 35 secs
america, black america, black power, black women, elections, feminism, mothers, organize, politics, usa, women
Junius and Francesca sit down with Dr. Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Asst. Professor of Religion at the University of Florida and Megan Douglass, Digital Director of For Our Future Michigan, to discuss the present state of community organizing for women — how the experiences of yesterday can help women navigate male chauvinism in grassroots organizations.
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A Dying Mule Always Kicks the Hardest - The Power of Story (ft. Beloved Community Center + Raise UP for $15)
December 8th, 2021 | Season 2 | 47 mins 32 secs
america, black america, black power, critical race theory, education, elections, fight for 15, governor, greensboro, minimum wage, north carolina, organize, politics, reconciliation, story, truth, usa, virginia
We know when our story hits home because the opposition fights so hard. A dying mule always kicks the hardest. In Episode 3, Junius and Francesca are joined by North Carolina organizers from the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Beloved Community Center and Raise UP for $15 to explore the power of story in organizing.