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05/21 WEBINAR: Community Conversations for Election 2024 with Annie Caplan...Register at https://lnkd.in/gu-XSvM2 Regardless what happens, it's gonna be a doozy. Let's start thinking, planning, preparing, and taking deep breaths now to ensure our communities are ready to process and decompress (and that we're ready to be there for them).

No matter the outcome of the election, the many struggles our communities are engaged in will continue. Our tasks to build organization and move people to take collective action will remain the same. As we're engaging scores of unorganized community members this election season, having plans to try and pull some of them into this work beyond the election will be key. #TuesdayTips #socialjustice #socialimpact #impact #organization

Curious about the true impact of your vote? It's right at your fingertips, in your own community! Local politics play a crucial role in shaping our neighborhoods. They shape our education, guide our infrastructure development, and ensure our public safety. 🏫 👩🏫 🚓 Knowledge is key, and understanding our democratic processes empowers us to make informed choices. Let's empower ourselves and uplift our communities. Remember, change begins at home! 🌟 Raise your voice and tell us what your local government is doing well and what they are not doing well in the comments below! #LocalElectionsMatter #EmpoweredCanadians

Take these three steps now to build a strong foundation for multiracial democracy ahead of the November election!

The American expression "Don't poke the bear" serves as a warning against provoking someone powerful or instigating a situation that could lead to negative consequences. Referring to Puerto Rico disparagingly as a "floating island of garbage", has incited a strong and enduring reaction from the Puerto Rican community and its allies. This insult compounds the historical grievances of exploitation, disenfranchisement, and mistreatment that Puerto Rico has endured under colonial rule, intensifying the response. It highlights the broader need for respectful and informed discourse about Puerto Rico, its people, and their history.    In this episode of “I have SOMETHING to say!” Podcast, Chris Majocha and I come back after a busy summer tending to family, professional wins, and civic engagement. We were planning to start-up a new season of the podcast after the 2024 General Election, BUT thought it was critical to address the powerful force that is the Puerto Rican and Latino vote in American politics, reflective of a vibrant and growing demographic that values respect, family and compassion. This voting bloc is diverse, encompassing a wide range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives, making it a significant factor in shaping local, state, and national elections. Their participation can sway election outcomes and direct attention to issues that matter deeply to all communities, such as education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and immigration reform.    Many of you know that I am a proud Puerto Rican businesswoman, and while I remain poised during most of this conversation, if you are sensitive to a Latina unapologetically exercising her freedom of speech…keep scrolling! Chris and I get into it, discussing the ongoing impact of 2017’s Hurricane María, the resilience of the Puerto Rican community, and the importance of political engagement and advocacy to address these long-standing issues. Engagement in the electoral process allows the Puerto Rican and Latino communities to amplify their voices and advocate for their rights and interests. This not only impacts policy and decision-making but also encourages a more inclusive and representative political environment.    As the second largest Latino voting bloc after Mexican Americans, the Puerto Rican vote contributes to building a democracy that better reflects the diverse makeup of the nation, elevating the importance of participation and representation in creating equitable and just outcomes for all communities, including the fate and safety of undocumented families who are part of our Latino family. Since apparently Puerto Ricans know so much about garbage…I’ve been in several meetings already this week where it seems clear that Puerto Ricans and adopted Boricuas are mobilizing to what they have established as the mission at hand: “Taking out the trash on November 5.”   #Urbander #UdoU #IHAVESOMETHINGTOSAY #podcast #mindset #Leadership #Humanity #Vote #PuertoRico #Latinos

The American expression "Don't poke the bear" serves as a warning against provoking someone powerful or instigating a situation that could lead to negative consequences. Referring to Puerto Rico disparagingly as a "floating island of garbage", has incited a strong and enduring reaction from the Puerto Rican community and its allies. This insult compounds the historical grievances of exploitation, disenfranchisement, and mistreatment that Puerto Rico has endured under colonial rule, intensifying the response. It highlights the broader need for respectful and informed discourse about Puerto Rico, its people, and their history. In this episode of “I Have SOMETHING to Say”, and Samí Haiman-Marrero return after a busy summer tending to family, professional wins, and civic engagement. They were planning to start-up a new season of the podcast after the 2024 General Election, BUT thought it was critical to address the powerful force that is the Puerto Rican and Latino vote in American politics, reflective of a vibrant and growing demographic that values respect, family, and compassion. This voting bloc is diverse, encompassing a wide range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives, making it a significant factor in shaping local, state, and national elections. Their participation can sway election outcomes and direct attention to issues that matter deeply to their communities, such as education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and immigration reform. Samí is a proud Puerto Rican businesswoman, and while she remains poised during most of the conversation if you are sensitive to a Latina unapologetically exercising her freedom of speech…SEE YA! Chris and Samí discuss the ongoing impact of 2017’s Hurricane María, the resilience of the Puerto Rican community, and the importance of political engagement and advocacy to address these long-standing issues. Engagement in the electoral process allows the Puerto Rican and Latino communities to amplify their voices and advocate for their rights and interests. This impacts policy and decision-making and encourages a more inclusive and representative political environment. As the second largest Latino voting bloc after Mexican Americans, the Puerto Rican vote contributes to building a democracy that better reflects the diverse makeup of the nation, elevating the importance of participation and representation in creating equitable and just outcomes for all communities, including the fate and safety of undocumented families who are part of our Latino family. Since apparently, Puerto Ricans know so much about garbage…they are mobilizing to take out the trash on November 5. #Urbander #UdoU #IHAVESOMETHINGTOSAY #podcast #mindset #Leadership #Humanity #Vote #PuertoRico #Latinos https://lnkd.in/eYxaqZbB

The American expression "Don't poke the bear" serves as a warning against provoking someone powerful or instigating a situation that could lead to negative consequences. Referring to Puerto Rico disparagingly as a "floating island of garbage", has incited a strong and enduring reaction from the Puerto Rican community and its allies. This insult compounds the historical grievances of exploitation, disenfranchisement, and mistreatment that Puerto Rico has endured under colonial rule, intensifying the response. It highlights the broader need for respectful and informed discourse about Puerto Rico, its people, and their history.    In this episode of “I have SOMETHING to say!” Podcast, Chris Majocha and I come back after a busy summer tending to family, professional wins, and civic engagement. We were planning to start-up a new season of the podcast after the 2024 General Election, BUT thought it was critical to address the powerful force that is the Puerto Rican and Latino vote in American politics, reflective of a vibrant and growing demographic that values respect, family and compassion. This voting bloc is diverse, encompassing a wide range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives, making it a significant factor in shaping local, state, and national elections. Their participation can sway election outcomes and direct attention to issues that matter deeply to all communities, such as education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and immigration reform.    Many of you know that I am a proud Puerto Rican businesswoman, and while I remain poised during most of this conversation, if you are sensitive to a Latina unapologetically exercising her freedom of speech…keep scrolling! Chris and I get into it, discussing the ongoing impact of 2017’s Hurricane María, the resilience of the Puerto Rican community, and the importance of political engagement and advocacy to address these long-standing issues. Engagement in the electoral process allows the Puerto Rican and Latino communities to amplify their voices and advocate for their rights and interests. This not only impacts policy and decision-making but also encourages a more inclusive and representative political environment.    As the second largest Latino voting bloc after Mexican Americans, the Puerto Rican vote contributes to building a democracy that better reflects the diverse makeup of the nation, elevating the importance of participation and representation in creating equitable and just outcomes for all communities, including the fate and safety of undocumented families who are part of our Latino family. Since apparently Puerto Ricans know so much about garbage…I’ve been in several meetings already this week where it seems clear that Puerto Ricans and adopted Boricuas are mobilizing to what they have established as the mission at hand: “Taking out the trash on November 5.”   #Urbander #UdoU #IHAVESOMETHINGTOSAY #podcast #mindset #Leadership #Humanity #Vote #PuertoRico #Latinos

Voting is more than a right; it's a responsibility. Every vote contributes to shaping the policies and leaders that guide our communities and countries. Whether it's a local election or a national one, your voice matters. ✅ Influence Policy: Your vote can impact key issues like education, healthcare, and the environment. ✅ Empower Your Community: Voting helps ensure that diverse perspectives are represented. ✅ Safeguard Democracy: A healthy democracy depends on active participation. Let's take a stand for our future. Exercise your right to vote and encourage others to do the same. Together, we can make a difference. #VotingMatters #DemocracyInAction #MakeYourVoiceHeard

We are way more prepared to fight against the attacks on the earth and communities that are coming our way than we were in 2016. One main reason for that is the bonds we have formed with each other. There has never been a more intersectional movement to protect our own, each other, and the more than human world. I take solace in the fact that so many have said, "we've got your back." Know this: I've got your back, GreenLatinos will have your back; we're ready to show up for eachother and become more powerful than ever. Pls call on us for support and watch for my calls & 📧s. Because if there is one thing I know after starting my professional life under the Trump Administration, it is that we are stronger together and fighting the fight feels better and is more effective in community where the boundaries of our issue areas meld for the defense of our families, the sacredness of nature, and our home. We are continually becoming the kind of people that mother nature has needed all along. If you're ready to take collective action in this new chapter, I hope you will join me at the America the Beautiful for All Coalition community gathering on Tuesday 11/12. https://lnkd.in/gcZbDpFH There we will: hear from partners, colleagues, and experts who have assessed federal and state election outcomes; invite reflection on the implications of the election outcomes for frontline communities and communities most vulnerable to the expected political reverberation; explore how to care for each other and our communities during these times; and mobilize our shared care into ambitious action for conserving 30% of land and water by 2030 and ensuring that frontline communities benefit.

These are some of the top donors to Covington Forward, a committee pushing for the conversion from Covington's current city manager form of government to the more common mayor-council form of government. Read more about how the debate is intensifying over the proposed conversion as Election Day approaches here: https://lnkd.in/gBYqeuh6