Listen Now: Are You Authentic Enough? With Mitra Jalali and Cheniqua Johnson

When women of color run for political office, they are
scrutinized for every flaw. They’re expected to be everything for
everyone – they must be authentic, but they can’t alienate broad
audiences. They must be youthful, but also mature. The list goes
on. In this episode, Maya speaks to two St. Paul City Council
members who are ready to change these expectations. Mitra Jalali
and Cheniqua Johnson are a part of the first city council in
Minnesota history to be composed of all women, and mostly women
of color. They are redefining the leadership in the state and
beyond.  


 


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supports leaders who work to shift the balance of power in their
communities toward working people and families, and who have the
vision and capacity for building a truly representative economy.
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