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Today, we're launching POWER BREAKERS from Square One, hosted by Maya Rupert! A new Substack interview series where every other week, we’ll bring you a conversation on the people and ideas that matter in this election cycle and beyond. This series will mix thoughtful analysis with groundbreaking interviews with high-profile leaders, emerging game-changers, and rising star barrier breakers from across the country. And while we bring you some of the most exciting and thought-provoking new ideas of the cycle and beyond, we are going to offer the kind of political coverage that can help us truly transform our politics and imagine a system that works for us all. We’ll make you think. We’ll make you question. We’ll make you hope. Join us by signing up at: https://lnkd.in/eNciY7MQ

Proud to welcome two amazing new women — Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Rebecca Cook (WI-03) — as new candidates to Square One! Over 75% of Square One’s candidates are women, and over 60% of those women are women of color. We know they’ll bring their lived experiences and necessary voices into the halls of power — where women currently make up just 25% of the US Senate and 29% of the US House — and they’ll champion issues like reproductive rights, paid leave and family care, gun violence prevention, climate action, and so much more. 

Very excited to once again share this incredible opportunity from The Black Futures Lab – applications for the 2024-2025 Black to the Future Public Policy Institute are now open! Now in its fifth year, The Institute is a policy advocacy and leadership training fellowship that provides community leaders the tools needed to transform Black communities into constituencies that wield independent, Black political power. More than 100 Black leaders across the country have completed the program to date! You can join this incredible network of changemakers by applying to the Institute today – learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eh4r948M Please share with your networks! Happy to chat with anyone interested in learning more!

I couldn't be more excited to be expanding the team and with such an awesome role! This role will have real ownership in driving key initiatives and will have the chance to help us continue to shape what impact means for Chime for years to come. If you are a strong relationship-builder, have experience with community-led initiatives, and love engaging diverse audiences, I encourage you to apply even if you have a non-traditional background.

📢 Media folks, writers and reporters, progressive thinkers: Square One is HIRING a NATIONAL EDITORIAL FELLOW to launch a brand new content series, ⚡Barrier Breakers⚡! You'll have the opportunity to interview some of the most exciting progressive leaders today, write inspiring, original interviews and analysis, and connect with an engaged audience across the country. This is a paid, remote, part-time position. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDC3n48a

I was one of many laid off in the early months of the COVID-19 outbreak. I took advantage of this “break” and utilized the past 22 months to grow my business, Marissa Rae, Branding Services; focusing on assisting small businesses in finding their voice, brand position and strategies for growing their audience. I have consulted, built websites, hosted workshops, created and distributed yearly planners and written 5 e-books during this time. I was invited down to my alma mater, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, to speak to undergrad students, thanks to Shachar Meron. I provided e-books to the students of my former high school, Kenwood Academy, thanks to Karen Calloway. I’ve worked hard on my business and perfecting my skills and now I’m ready to apply my skills to the corporate world again! Send me prayers and leads (lol) as I begin the application process. I’m looking forward to re-entering the job world as a Branding Strategist.

Yesterday, we as a nation watched as a mob stormed our revered temple of representative democracy—and on a day when another 3,865 Americans fell victim to the raging coronavirus pandemic. The world was shaken by the sight of Confederate battle flags, gallows with nooses on the National Mall, rioters reenacting the murder of George Floyd. Let’s be clear; if these had been peaceful protestors for racial justice rather than violent combatants for white pride, officers would have used any force necessary to keep the building secure. How do we know this? Because we've seen America's legacy of racism take hold for hundreds of years. I cannot see yesterday’s insurrection as anything other than another chapter in a long exhausting history. And yet, from this same history, I also draw hope. Read our president Darren Walker’s statement on how democracy is the greatest threat to white supremacy.