Shifting Narratives ft. Moya Bailey, IllumiNative’s Crystal Echo Hawk, & #JoyToThePolls

She the People with Aimee Allison

On this episode of She the People with Aimee Allison we’re talking about narrative, and GOTV. First, you’ll hear from Equity Observer reporter L’Oreal Thompson Payton discuss the implications of misogynoir and representation on this election with expert Professor Moya Bailey. Then, Aimee’s interview with Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and CEO of IllumiNative the first and only national Native-led organization focused on changing the narrative about Native peoples on a mass scale.

And stay tuned to the end for Joyful Noise- this week featuring #JoytothePoll’s kickoff event in Philly!

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Check out more from Moya Bailey here.

Aimee and Crystal discussed:

• The findings from Reclaiming Native Truth, an unprecedented two-year, $3.3 million public opinion research and strategy setting initiative that was co-designed and co-led by IllumiNative founder Crystal Echo Hawk and Echo Hawk Consulting.
• Stream Fancy Dance
• Watch Deb Haaland at She the People
• GOTV resources from IllumiNative’s partnership with Native Organizers Alliance
• NativesVote for even more resources to support the organization of Native voters

Follow Crystal Echo Hawk and IllumiNative on Instagram

Get involved with #JoytothePolls here

For an edited transcript, visit designobserver.com/shethepeople

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