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cover of episode LaTosha Brown on the Roots of Her Optimism and How She Applies a Hopeful Approach to Her Challenging Work

LaTosha Brown on the Roots of Her Optimism and How She Applies a Hopeful Approach to Her Challenging Work

2023/10/11
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LaTosha Brown has been described by many as a “force of nature,” and from the first seconds of this Blue Sky episode, you will understand why.  Raised in Selma, Alabama she grew up surrounded by family members who were at the center of the civil rights movement in the United States.  Being close to grandparents who spent much of their adult lives unable to vote led her to appreciate this franchise and their example continues to inspire her “get out the vote” work today. LaTosha describes being raised by strong women and not experiencing overt sexism until she ran for office in Alabama, but instead of letting this get her down, she channeled these experiences into the creation of the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium). LaTosha Brown also happens to be a talented singer and performer, and she shares this gift with us here as well.