In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor go over what’s on the ballot this year! Many North Carolinians have local races to vote on this Fall and we want you to be prepared. Listen in for a quick episode on what offices are up, what powers they hold, and what issues are at stake during these local elections! Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

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What's on the Ballot this Year?

Celebrating Latinx & Hispanic Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor chat with Southeastern RMO, Manny Mejia Diaz, to hear their thoughts on Latinx Hispanic Heritage month and to learn more about his Salvadoran roots and culture. ?? Tune in to hear from Manny on what it means to him to be Latinx in North Carolina. Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

Celebrating Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month! ft. Manny Mejia Diaz

In this brick episode, Taylor and Alyssa quickly recap some of NC&apos;s most recent policy wins #ForThePeople. Tune in to hear all about how your advocacy work is paying off and why we must always keep fighting.Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

Celebrating Our Wins! ft. Recent Policy Updates

In this episode, former 2021 Democracy Summer friendterns, Lucas and Chantel, talk about the current state of youth activism in North Carolina with past and present UNC students who have been doing organizing, advocacy, and activism work within their local communities.Featuring Julia Clark, Chris Suggs, and Greear Webb; Tune in for an important conversation about how the youth are carrying the work of the past forward and what it really means to be a youth activist or organizer in 2021.Artist Highlight: Charlotte Culture Party / Song: Prison&apos;s SonSupport the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

Youth Organizing and Activism in NC ft. Past and Present UNC Student Change-Makers

In this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Kel and Noah, talk with Reverend Joshua Lazard about the history, role, and importance of the Black church. Tune in for an amazing conversation and our most recent episode: The Role of the Black Church.Artist Highlight: Kel Williams / Song: It takes all the money i makeSupport the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

The Role of the Black Church ft. Reverend Joshua Lazard

In this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Brianna and Steven, host a conversation with Western NC Advocates, Tre and Savannah, about reparations. Tune in as we discuss what reparations mean to us, look like to us, and could look like in future society and legislation. Artist Highlight: More Than Friends by Kayla Lynn and The ChangeSupport the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

Reparations and Your Role Within Them Ft. Western NC Advocates

In this episode we discuss what mutual aid is and why it is so important. With us we have special guests, Marques Thompson, our Regional Managing Organizer in the East, and London Newton, a college student and organizer who is passionate about mutual aid work. Tune in to learn more about why mutual aid work is so integral to our communities.Artist Highlight: Secor / Song - Sunday Morning / Available on all streaming platforms!Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

What is Mutual Aid? ft. London Newton and Marques Thompson

In this episode, Democracy Summer friendtern, Trinity Murray, hosts a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Hardy, MSW, Ph.D. Tune in as we deconstruct the stigma surrounding mental health in Black and Brown communities, understand the importance of normalizing treatment, and learn how we can each prioritize our own self-care.Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

Addressing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in Black and Brown communities ft. Dr. Kimberly Hardy

In this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Ben and Dmitri, talk with a former NC representative who served as the only LGBT member of the North Carolina General Assembly during his term. Tune in as we discuss LGBTQIA+ Politics in a Post HB2 North Carolina Artist Highlight: Z Alexander ft. Alyssa Watson / Song: Ride — Available on all streaming platforms!Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

LGBTQIA+ Politics in a Post HB2 North Carolina ft. Representative Marcus Brandon

In this episode, our Democracy Summer team meets with three North Carolina representatives. Democracy Summer interns prepare questions for our lawmakers and get to hear a little bit more about who they are and what they are doing for us. Tune in to learn more about your North Carolina lawmakers and what&apos;s going on in the NCGA! Artist Highlight: Eisthegoat / Song: Sunshine / Available on all streaming platforms!Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

Framing #TheBiggerPicture: A Conversation with Democracy Summer and NC Lawmakers

In this episode, students from our “Democracy Summer” internship program call on state and local election officials to shut down Jim Crow 2.0 in the name of true democracy. — Senate Bills 326, 724, and 725 are direct attacks on the public&apos;s ability to vote, tune in to hear why.Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

#TheBiggerPicture Press Conference ft. Democracy Summer

Happy Juneteenth! In this episode, hosts are joined by Democracy NC staff to discuss what Juneteenth means to them. Tune in as we learn the history of our nation, a people and their culture, their heritage, — and their resilience.Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

A Celebration of Resilience: Juneteenth

Welcome to Season 3 of Built By Us! We&apos;re so glad you&apos;re here. — Tune in as we welcome a brand new season; packed with all-new episodes, guests, stories, and.....hosts! Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

Season 3 Premiere: What Future Are We Building? Ft. The Comms Cuties

Meet Rebby Kern (they/them) — a biracial, non-binary, queer person with a decade’s worth of experience in queer activism. Rebby is the Director of Education Policy @equalitync, a co-founder of the Trans Yoga Project, and a lifelong learner. Tune in as we discuss the importance of representation, wellness, protecting our energy, and shaking the table. Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

Unlearning the Past to Build our Future with Rebby Kern

In this episode, Alyssa & Taylor are joined by ACLU NC’s, Angaza Laughinghouse. Together, they discuss systemic injustices and our place as activists within these systems. Tune in as we step outside our current structures and imagine all the possibilities for our future.Support the show (http://demnc.co/donation)

Reimagining Our Future with Angaza Laughinghouse

Built By Us is a podcast created by Democracy North Carolina, an organization dedicated to bringing power back to the voters of North Carolina and promoting citizen ownership of our government. Built By Us is a summer podcast series created to provide an engaging and informative forum for the voices of democracy in our state! In it, you'll hear all about our newly-launched "For the People" campaign and what you can do right now to support the latest policies that will push our fight for voting rights forward. Tune in to listen to democracy at work and learn how you can get involved!

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