Why Black Representation Matters with Jessica Gonzalez and Riakos Adams.
Join me for a conversation with Killeen Texas City Councilors Riakos Adams and Jessica Gonzalez as we discuss the importance of black Americans participating in self-governance and taking on leadership roles. Why, despite rich and diverse cultural...
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Join me for a conversation with Killeen Texas City Councilors Riakos Adams and Jessica Gonzalez as we discuss the importance of black Americans participating in self-governance and taking on leadership roles. Why, despite rich and diverse cultural backgrounds, are they still treated like a monolith, voting block? What can activists do to reach out to black communities to encourage engagement? Learn more about my guests and find their contact information at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGQ2eXQ0eTBlbkI3Mkk0ekIxaFR4aGxnTFItd3xBQ3Jtc0ttSXlYa1ZmVWlzZmVHRGtxem9haU1pUDRtOWFRNmhRaTBWaWowMnVjMVhMclMzUTk0TGhxVENIV2J2Q1F4Vzdkb1kwZTRUMEZmQmU2dWg4MlpzaEZiTE1oUzU2QWxTTmlqRDB1V01NbmpDd3hLQWdxQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.killeentexas.gov%2F153%2FCity-Council&v=wCkVm9J5rfo" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.killeentexas.gov/153/City...</a> Support our content and help us fight back! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHJMaDkxc0FSZ1o1cVBvRnhXZTJVbnMwWDJuUXxBQ3Jtc0tteUl1WHByTFJhS0J4M1o1dm1IMmlhU0U0Z2ZZWXdjYVlsM2NiTGhGd3hOalo3TUZ1bW9PUEpnUDN0aURfLXlyelUzTjZRd3NSeTF1YVY0d0UzbWVOWHFOUS0xUG5CZlJTTmFZR3hkRmF5b2FGdzRacw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.subscribestar.com%2Fgenerally_irritable&v=wCkVm9J5rfo" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.subscribestar.com/general...</a> Support us by buying our book here - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG9rT0lqcTQ1YnluWHJxNEdqQnQ4ZkVneGJXQXxBQ3Jtc0trRUk2RTZXZklMWl9GdUU1dGs3cGFUNUNRZUFISWRZWTB5SFBNMHBEZ2JqMnluQVJpbjNGNk4tcmRCNHJITGJTMnJ1RURNcUhYWFdKT0dDM1R5QkNCaGdseGNsOGtXQU8zbE9HbkJCNUFhN3JsNTk4VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinyurl.com%2Fmurica2022&v=wCkVm9J5rfo" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tinyurl.com/murica2022</a><br /><br />Support us! Pickup our government trolling book, Reasons To Trust The Government at www.tinyurl.com/murica2022<br /><br />Pick up some trolling merch at www.GenerallyIrritable.com<br />
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