A strong advocate for people, Keizayla Fambro is a seasoned political strategist who began her career as policy and communications director for a sitting councilmember in Cincinnati. At 24, she became the youngest and only Black woman chief of staff serving at Cincinnati City Hall, driving policy while overseeing day-to-day office operations. Now, Keizayla serves as a Senior Political Advisor to [...]
In her opening prayer at the Jefferson City NAACP Prayer Breakfast in January, the Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, executive director of Missouri Faith Voices, prayed for those who "have been raised and dined on the politics and religion of respectability," at the Jefferson City NAACP Prayer Breakfast, as reported by the Fulton Sun. The event offered an opportunity to both honor the work [...]
Allegra Taylor of Sacramento ACT was recently profiled by the Sacramento Observer to discuss her career in activism, and working with the next generation: “Somebody has to be the voice of reason in those situations. Somebody has to have an eye out for this younger generation that is fearless. Fearless, bold and ready to fight. We’ve got to stay on the front lines with [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBlC7uYedXk Listen to Toni McNeil of Faith In the Valley San Joaquin share how community organizing can help youth create opportunity to disrupt their mindsets and make decisions while thinking of the bigger picture. “We need to create a safe space for our youth to come into and then equip them with the tools that they need to be able to [...]
In 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to designate March as Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month celebrates contributions women have made to the United States and it also recognizes specific achievements women have made throughout American history in a variety of fields. In early women’s suffrage movements, white women’s suffrage was prioritized over voting rights for all women. [...]
For Immediate Release Feb. 25, 2022 Contact: press@spotlightpr.org Black Faith Leaders: Elected Officials Are Alienating Black Voters With “Tough on Crime” Narrative OAKLAND, Calif. – Weeks ahead of the first primary of the 2022 midterms, faith leaders with LIVE FREE today warned that elected officials risk losing the support of Black voters given their “tough on crime” rhetoric. The [...]
Pastor Mike McBride conversation with Dorsey Nunn, Andrea Marta and Ben McBride This week we are excited to debut new content which describes the network and our powerful leaders making change across the country. Whether you are a long time supporter or new to LIVE FREE’s work, these fireside conversations are a must see! They capture the most significant moments [...]
Levi Strauss & Co For Embargo Release Feb. 1, 2022 Contact: Jennifer R. Farmer, jenniferr@spotlightpr.org Levi Strauss & Co. to Partner with LIVE FREE to Help Address Gun Violence and Mass Incarceration Oakland, Calif. – LIVE FREE, an organization dedicated to ending gun violence and mass incarceration, today announced a partnership with Levi Strauss. A long-time supporter of LIVE FREE’s gun [...]
Associated Press- Black women: Voting rights bill fail 'problematic' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKqe3mJm2Z8 Black women voters tell The Associated Press they want promises fulfilled on protecting access and voting rights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e6ffVtDnzU&t=42s DEBUNKING The "Tough On Crime" Myth Founder and executive director of LIVE FREE USA Pastor Michael McBride breaks down the consequences of ""tough on crime"" policies. http://www.twitter.com/impastormike_ and http://www.twitter.com/livefreeusa http://www.livefreeusa.org/
