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Voting Rights Advancement Act

A poll conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute and The Atlantic revealed barriers that people of color face in exercising their right to vote. LaShawn Warren, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, discusses the Voting Rights Advancement Act and how advocates say it can help.

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Diversity in the Green Sector: Engaging Communities of Color

Diversity in the Green Sector: Engaging Communities of Color - 6:07

Data shows communities of color are among the strongest advocates for sustainability, yet are underrepresented in the environmental workforce.

Angelou Ezeilo, Founder and CEO of the Greening Youth Foundation, provides insight on programs designed to connect diverse young adults to the outdoors and careers in conservation.

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Breaking Barriers in Professional Sports

Breaking Barriers in Professional Sports - 5:43

Advocates say the male-dominated sports industry has been slow to accept women, but increasingly, women are breaking barriers in professional sports.

Jennifer King, Assistant Coach of the Washington Football Team, shares how her passion for the game of football at a young age set her on a path toward breaking gender barriers of her own.

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Black Women: A Seat at the Table

Black Women: A Seat at the Table - 6:05

Since 1964, more than 70 women of color have been elected to the U.S. Congress. Today, black female representation in political office does not reflect their makeup in American society.

Glynda Carr of Higher Heights for America explains how her organization is mobilizing black women into politics, creating an environment where they feel empowered to run, win and lead across all elected offices.

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Race and Reconciliation

Race and Reconciliation - 5:12

Racially motivated attacks like the 2015 Charleston, S.C., church shooting continue to receive widespread public attention.

Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson of the Conference of National Black Churches discusses efforts to address racism and build bridges of reconciliation within communities.

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Black Youth: Creating A Level Playing Field

Black Youth: Creating A Level Playing Field - 7:04

According to a recent Pew report, half of black adults say that race has negatively impacted their ability to get ahead in life.

Thomas Dortch of 100 Black Men of America shares how his organization strives to level the playing field to ensure opportunity for all Americans.

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The Graduation Effect

The Graduation Effect - 7:08

America's high school graduation rate is at an all-time high, yet nearly 1 in 4 black students and 1 in 5 Latino students do not graduate on time. Deborah Delisle of the Alliance for Excellent Education outlines the economic ripple effects of improved high school graduation rates.

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Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America

Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America - 44:32

Comcast Newsmakers and Voices of the Civil Rights Movement present the special panel discussion “Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America.” Moderator Tetiana Anderson and a panel of historians, activists and educators uncover America’s often untold history of racial injustice, the complex relationship between equity and identity, and the status of modern protest movements.

Panelists include activist and educator Zellie Imani; Professor Robby Luckett, Director of the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University; and Kenneth B. Morris Jr., descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, and President of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.

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Serving the Community with Edu-Futuro

Serving the Community with Edu-Futuro - 6:27

Elena Russo is joined by Jorge Figueredo, Executive Director of Edu-Futuro to discuss how their organization had to pivot to service the community during the pandemic and how their emerging leaders program for kids is adapting to a virtual environment.

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Virginia NAACP

Virginia NAACP - 5:48

Elena Russo is joined by Da’Quan Love, the Executive Director of the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP to discuss the revamping of the organization, the issues they are focused on and their virtual convention.

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Computer CORE

Computer CORE - 6:04

Since 1999, Computer CORE has provided professional computer skill training to underserved adults. Their Executive Director Donna Walker James discusses their transition to online training and the impact the pandemic has had on their organization with Elena Russo.

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Investing in Early Education

Investing in Early Education - 5:14

The Child and Family Network Centers is a network of 8 free, high-quality bi-lingual preschools that provide low-income children with the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. Their Executive Director Jackie Horstmann Didio tells Elena Russo about their strong connection to the community they serve.

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Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria

Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria - 5:28

Katharine Dixon, President and CEO for Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria tells Elena Russo about how their organization has pivoted during this pandemic and how they are adapting to meet their clients needs.

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Easterseals DC MD VA

Easterseals DC MD VA - 6:41

Easterseals DC MD VA reaches tens of thousands of children and adults throughout the region. Their Vice President of Development Darnell Burtin sits down with Elena Russo to discuss the variety of services they offer from childhood development to veteran services.

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year - 5:08

First Night Alexandria is a family friendly and culturally diverse New Year’s Eve celebration. Their Executive Director Marilyn Patterson sits down with Elena Russo to discuss their plans to welcome in 2021.

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Henrico Education Foundation

Henrico Education Foundation - 5:10

Elena Russo speaks with Henrico Education Foundation CEO Mike Taylor about their COVID response fund and how they are supporting innovative grant to help support remote learning.

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