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Black All Year - UK General Election Special

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Engagement and Equity: The Critical Role of Voting in Society

How impactful is your vote really? Join Steph Edusei as she sits down with freelance journalist and non-executive director for Newcastle Creates, Loujane Alasi, to explore the profound importance for Black communities of voter registration and voting. We'll share personal stories that highlight why casting your ballot is not just a right but a powerful tool for change, particularly for underrepresented communities. Loujane offers an insightful look into the voter registration disparities among ethnically minoritized groups and how new voter ID requirements could pose further challenges.
We talk about how voting shapes critical aspects of everyday life, from education and healthcare to child poverty and the cost of living. Often, the dismissal of voting’s significance comes from a place of privilege, where the immediate effects of policy changes aren't felt. We critique the media's role in oversimplifying complex issues and highlight the controversial voter ID requirements, questioning their necessity and the barriers they may create for voter accessibility.
Empowerment through voting is a recurring theme, especially for those in economically disadvantaged and digitally excluded populations. We break down the introduction of the voter authority certificate and the hurdles it presents. We also touch on different voting methods like postal and proxy votes, emphasizing the need for better support and information to ensure all eligible voters can participate. Discover crucial registration dates and listen to this episode for a compelling discussion aimed at making your voice heard.
Loujane Alasi links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loujanealasi/?originalSubdomain=uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/loujanealasi

Steph Edusei LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-edusei/
Steph Edusei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stephedusei/
Original music by Wayne C McDonald, #ActorSlashDJ
www.facebook.com/waynecmcdonald
www.mixcloud.com/waynecmcdonald
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Bölümler

1. Black All Year - UK General Election Special (00:00:00)

2. Voting and Voter Registration Importance for Black people (00:00:09)

3. The Impact of Voting on Society (00:11:16)

4. Voter ID and Civic Engagement Importance (00:15:17)

5. Importance of Voting for Empowerment (00:25:18)

30 bölüm

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Send us a text

Engagement and Equity: The Critical Role of Voting in Society

How impactful is your vote really? Join Steph Edusei as she sits down with freelance journalist and non-executive director for Newcastle Creates, Loujane Alasi, to explore the profound importance for Black communities of voter registration and voting. We'll share personal stories that highlight why casting your ballot is not just a right but a powerful tool for change, particularly for underrepresented communities. Loujane offers an insightful look into the voter registration disparities among ethnically minoritized groups and how new voter ID requirements could pose further challenges.
We talk about how voting shapes critical aspects of everyday life, from education and healthcare to child poverty and the cost of living. Often, the dismissal of voting’s significance comes from a place of privilege, where the immediate effects of policy changes aren't felt. We critique the media's role in oversimplifying complex issues and highlight the controversial voter ID requirements, questioning their necessity and the barriers they may create for voter accessibility.
Empowerment through voting is a recurring theme, especially for those in economically disadvantaged and digitally excluded populations. We break down the introduction of the voter authority certificate and the hurdles it presents. We also touch on different voting methods like postal and proxy votes, emphasizing the need for better support and information to ensure all eligible voters can participate. Discover crucial registration dates and listen to this episode for a compelling discussion aimed at making your voice heard.
Loujane Alasi links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loujanealasi/?originalSubdomain=uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/loujanealasi

Steph Edusei LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-edusei/
Steph Edusei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stephedusei/
Original music by Wayne C McDonald, #ActorSlashDJ
www.facebook.com/waynecmcdonald
www.mixcloud.com/waynecmcdonald
...

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Bölümler

1. Black All Year - UK General Election Special (00:00:00)

2. Voting and Voter Registration Importance for Black people (00:00:09)

3. The Impact of Voting on Society (00:11:16)

4. Voter ID and Civic Engagement Importance (00:15:17)

5. Importance of Voting for Empowerment (00:25:18)

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