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As we counted down to the critical November 2020 election, we were proud to introduce a monthly podcast series to help voters appreciate how important state level policy making is. Each month, WAWH Executive Director and Founder Sara Finger gives listeners at peek at three key policy issues impacting women's wellbeing, a closer look at an important policy with special guests, and a focus forward with quick and easy opportunities to make a difference right away.

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A Closer Look at this Moment in the Movement for Black Lives

July 03, 2020 • Sara • Season 1 • Episode 8

In this episode, Sara sits down with 4 Black women to discuss this moment in the overall Movement for Black Lives. After the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Nina Pop, and Rayshard Brooks, we find ourselves in moment of uprising and movement yet again. We find ourselves calling for deep change in our society and with more momentum and longevity than we've seen in a long time.

First, Sara sits down with podcast producer Bria Brown. Bria lost her own brother to police violence in 2013 and discusses that loss, the importance of understanding how you are positioned in the US and in the world and the importance of doing the deep life work of contributing to and engaging in a principled struggle.

Next, Sara sits down with Lisa Peyton-Care, Founding CEO and President of the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness and her two daughters to discuss this moment, what the want from white warriors, and more.

This episode is created in partnership with TWI Beverages.

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