Bring It On! – October 26, 2020: Defending Democracy, Part II

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Hosts William Hosea and Cornelius Wright welcome back Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson, the co-executive director of the Highlander Research & Education Center, a social justice leadership training school and cultural center founded in 1932. She uses her expertise to discuss the structures of U.S. democracy and the state of its operations, focusing on the rights of citizens to vote as the 2020 Presidential Election looms less than 9 days away. The primary focus of tonight’s program is about the importance of voting in this election, especially for the African American community.

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Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson is a 34 year-old, Affrilachian (Black Appalachian), working-class woman, born and raised in Southeast Tennessee. Ash-Lee is the first Black woman executive director of the Highlander Research & Education Center, a social justice leadership training school and cultural center founded in 1932. Ash-Lee is a long-time activist working against environmental racism in central and southern Appalachia – and has fought for workers’ rights, racial justice, women and LGBTQUIA+ rights, reproductive justice, international human rights, and led-intergenerational social movements across the South. She serves on the governance council of the Southern Movement Assembly and is a nationally recognized leader in the Movement for Black Lives.

CREDITS: The hosts of today’s show are William Hosea and Cornelius Wright.
The Executive Producer is Clarence Boone with help from WFHB News Department Director Kade Young.
The original theme music was created by Jamyl Efiom, with additional background tracks by David Baker.
The promotional graphic is provided by William Hosea.
Online writing help provided by Chantalle LaFontant.