Live The Legacy Podcast

Bonus Episode: Our Climate

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Join us for this Earth Day Bonus Episode featuring Catherine Mongella, the Executive Director of Our Climate, on how young people are at the forefronts of the movements addressing the climate crisis and building a just democracy.

Annabelle Bangs, Binghamton University

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

The final episode of Season Four, Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere alumna Annabelle Bangs discusses civic engagement on campus at Binghamton University and her role as the Civic Engagement Coordinator today.

Marta Hanson: Power The Polls

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:45:00 -0400

The fourth season of the Live The Legacy Podcast continues with an episode featuring Marta Hanson, the National Program Manager at Power The Polls about the importance of stepping up to become a poll worker to help run elections in our local communities.

Selene Gomez: VoteRiders

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:30:00 -0400

The fourth season of the Live The Legacy podcast continues on with an enlightening conversation on voter ID with Selene Gomez, the National Outreach Director at VoteRiders.

Bryce Bennett: Vote Early Day

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500

Bryce Bennett, Executive Director at Vote Early Day, joins the Live The Legacy Podcast for a conversation on the importance of early voting access and how you can vote early throughout the 2024 election cycle.

Barbara Smith Warner: Vote At Home

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:28:00 -0500

Join us for a conversation on why you should and how you can vote at home with Barbara Smith Warner, the Executive Director at the National Vote at Home Institute.

Chyann Sapp: National Voter Registration Day

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0500

Join us for a conversation on registering folks to vote in 2024 and social media with Chyann Sapp, the Campaign Director at National Voter Registration Day.

Bonus Episode: Andrew Goodman

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:53:00 -0500

Read along on our website at andrewgoodman.org/news-list/civics-for-change-andrew-goodman/

Bonus Episode: Music & Movements

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

In this Bonus Episode of The Live The Legacy Podcast, Mo Banks introduces new co-host Mia Matthews and the two discuss a recent blog post about the power of music as it relates to social movements in our country's history. Read our blog: Civics For Change: Music & Movements on andrewgoodman.org/news “Only a Pawn in Their Game” - Written and performed by Bob Dylan, produced by Tom Wilson “What's Going On?” - Written, performed, and produced by Marvin Gaye “Throwing Stones” - Written by Bob Weir and John Perry Barlow, performed by Grateful Dead, produced by Jerry Garcia and John Cutler “Nina Cried Power” - Written and performed by Andrew Hozier-Byrne, produced by Andrew Hozier-Byrne and Markus Dravs “You Need To Calm Down” - Performed by Taylor Swift, written and produced by Taylor Swift and Joel Little

Bonus Episode: Freedom Summer 1964

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:11:30 -0400

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Bonus Episode: Freedom Summer 1964

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:01:28 -0400

Read by our Director of Programs, Caroline Smith, this bonus episode provides unique insights into the events of Freedom Summer 1964. Freedom Summer, or the Mississippi Summer Project, was a 1964 voter registration drive aimed at increasing the number of registered Black voters in Mississippi. To learn more, visit our website at andrewgoodman.org.

Bonus Episode: James Earl Chaney

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:16:46 -0400

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Bonus Episode: James Earl Chaney

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:13:00 -0400

James Earl Chaney (May 30, 1943 – June 21, 1964) was an American civil rights activist who played an integral role in Freedom Summer 1964. He was one of three men murdered by the KKK in Mississippi for trying to register Black Americans to vote. Listen to the story of his life and his legacy on the anniversary of what would have been his 80th birthday.

Gabrielle Slaughter and Caroline Smith of AGF

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:00:32 -0400

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Gabrielle Slaughter and Caroline Smith of AGF

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0400

We are wrapping up Season 3 of the Live The Legacy Podcast with two of our favorite people! Gabrielle Slaughter, AGF's HBCU Lead Program Manager, and Caroline Smith, AGF'S Director of Programs, join the podcast this week to talk about the powerful role that HBCUs play in our democracy. We also discuss how the Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere program is supporting young people across the nation to get out the vote!

Hannah Williams at Kutztown University

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:00:21 -0400

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Hannah Williams at Kutztown University

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0400

Need a breath of fresh air? We've got what you need in this week's episode of the Live The Legacy Podcast. Hannah Williams of Kutztown University provides a no-nonsense approach to why young voters are showing up to the polls in record-breaking numbers. Listen to this refreshingly honest conversation about how young voters are refusing to let elected officials continue to roll back their rights. Follow Kutztown University Andrew Goodman Ambassadors: @kutztown_coc

Hayley Piazza at Pace University

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:00:32 -0500

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Hayley Piazza at Pace University

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0500

What do STEM students and a passion for civic engagement have in common? In this case, it's Hayley Piazza! Join us for Episode 4 of this season of the Live The Legacy Podcast as we hear from Hayley, a second-year student at Pace University majoring in Health Science. We also discuss important topics like the overturning of Roe v. Wade, gun control, and climate change.

Zoë Williamson of Students Learn Students Vote Coalition

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:00:33 -0500

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Zoë Williamson of Students Learn Students Vote Coalition

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0500

What's a more iconic duo than peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, or bread and butter? You guessed it — our partnership with Students Learn Students Vote Coalition (SLSV)! We are thrilled to feature Zoë Williamson this week on the Live The Legacy Podcast. Zoë is an Andrew Goodman Aluma of the VoteEverywhere program at Louisiana State University, where she also served as the President of Geaux Vote LSU. Zoë is now the Communications Manager for SLSV and is passionate about the power of the youth vote. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Follow SLSV on Instagram and Twitter: @slsvcoalition Follow National Voter Education Week on Instagram: @nationalvotereducationweek Follow National Voter Education Week on Twitter: @natlvoteredweek Visit SLSV website: slsvcoalition.org

Josh Dineros at University of San Francisco

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Join us this week as we hear from Josh Dineros, a fourth-year Andrew Goodman Ambassador at the University of San Francisco. Josh and I have a powerful conversation about the impact of seeing yourself represented in our democracy through more diverse political candidates running for office, how the hateful legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community impacts us, and how crucial intergenerational organizing and community building can be. A quick note: We do discuss some heavy topics in this episode. In particular, we discuss the recent shooting in Monterey Bay, California and the impact it had on the AAPI community. We also discuss recent surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that is targeting young people and their ability to safely express themselves. If you are not in the place where you would like to hear these things discussed, please take care of yourself and come back to this episode at a different time. Follow on Instagram: @joshuaasamual; @usfvotes; @iammccarthycenter

Josh Dineros at University of San Francisco

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:44:54 -0500

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Alexa Hoekstra at Texas Woman’s University

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:50 -0500

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Alexa Hoekstra at Texas Woman's University

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

We're kicking things off by talking with Alexa Hoekstra. Alexa is a third-year student and Andrew Goodman Ambassador at Texas Woman’s University, majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in Law and minoring in Business Management. We discuss strategies she and her Andrew Goodman Campus Team at TWU are using to get out the vote, the importance of safe access to abortion and other reproductive services, and the pros and cons of using social media to spread information about elections. Follow her team on Instagram: @uwpioneersvote

Rev Yearwood of The Hip Hop Caucus

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:58:36 -0400

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Rev Yearwood of The Hip Hop Caucus

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:55:00 -0400

In this special Earth Day episode, we focus on the intersections of climate and democracy with special guest Rev Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus.

Clarissa Unger and Danny Fersh of SLSV

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:00:18 -0400

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Clarissa Unger and Danny Fersh of SLSV

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Hear from Clarissa Unger, the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Students Learn Students Vote Coalition (SLSV), and Danny Fersh, the Communications Director of SLSV, about the power of the youth vote! Why is the student vote so important and what trends can we expect to see with young voters during the upcoming elections?

Bard College Polling Location Win

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400

In this extra special episode, we sit down with 3 key players in the historic win at Bard College to bring a polling location to campus after decades of organizing against clear efforts to suppress the student vote. Learn strategies and tactics for bringing lasting change to your campus/community from Yael Bromberg (Chief Counsel & Strategic Advisor for The Andrew Goodman Foundation), Erin Cannan (Bard College Center for Civic Engagement), and Sadia Saba (former AGF Ambassador at Bard College). Read more about the decades-long battle at Bard College at: https://andrewgoodman.org/news-list/a-decades-long-battle-how-bard-college-won-an-on-campus-polling-site/

Bard College Polling Location Win

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:59:19 -0400

Nifé Olufosoye of Black Futures Lab

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Andrew Goodman Ambassador Amaya Rearden interviews Nifé Olufosoye of Black Futures Lab. To learn more about and get involved with the Black Futures Lab, visit their website at https://blackfutureslab.org.

Nifé Olufosoye of Black Futures Lab

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:28:26 -0500

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John Bonifaz of Free Speech For People

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:05:42 -0500

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John Bonifaz of Free Speech For People

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:59:00 -0500

Andrew Goodman Ambassador Katelyn Winstead interviews John Bonifaz, the co-founder of Free Speech For People. Katelyn and John discuss the impacts of money in politics, how new anti-voter laws impact young voters, and share advice for future voting rights activists. To learn more about Jonh's work, visit freespeechforpeople.org.

Aklima Khondoker of the New Georgia Project

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:34:46 -0500

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Aklima Khondoker of the New Georgia Project

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Andrew Goodman Ambassador Christina Williams interviews Aklima Khondoker of the New Georgia Project. They discuss the current landscape of voting rights, the power of the youth vote, and what is giving them hope during such trying times.

Interview with Robert Masters

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:00:50 -0400

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Robert Masters Interview

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Andrew Goodman Ambassador Tamia Fowlkes interviews Robert Masters, who attended Queens College and participated in the Freedom Summer of 1964 training program with Andrew Goodman.

Interview with Charles Koppelman

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:06:34 -0400

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Interview with Charles Koppelman

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment by listening to a first-hand account of what it took to pass such an important amendment. This episode features a conversation between Charles Koppelman and Evan Malbrough. Charles is a filmmaker, writer, and producer. 50 years ago, he helped lobby in favor of the 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age in the country to 18 and protects against age discrimination at the ballot box. Evan is an Andrew Goodman Fellow and founder of the Georgia Youth Poll Worker Project.

Interview with Bernice Sims

The Andrew Goodman Foundation — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 01:44:55 -0400

This episode features a conversation between Andrew Goodman Ambassador Wyn Garfinkle (Rising Senior) and Bernice Sims, a veteran of the civil rights movement and author of Detour Before Midnight. During their conversation, you will hear about some of the final moments of the lives of Andrew Goodman, James Earl Chaney, and Michael Schwerner, as Bernice Sims was one of the last people to see the three men alive. This conversation highlights voter registration tactics used in the 1960s and 1970s, and how the fight for the right to vote continues today with young activists who are taking bold actions to make their voice heard.