#SundayCivics

Latest Episodes
Episode 259: A New Chicago School Board
With early voting starting soon in several states, she encourages listeners to develop a voting plan tailored to their needswhether voting by mail, early in-person, or on election day. L. Joy emphasizes the importance of researching state-specific voting
Episode 258: The Family
As we look ahead to the upcoming election cycle, its clear that now, more than ever, civic engagement is crucial. In this episode L. Joy focuses on key issues impacting families during the election cycle. Guests at the front of the class include Monifa B
Episode 257: The Power of Collective Action
This episode of #SundayCivics is a powerful reminder of the importance of civic participation in the ongoing fight for justice and equality. L. Joys lesson is all about recognizing the power we hold at every level of government and how vital issues like
Episode 250: Building Up Women to Run
L. Joy shares positive news, celebrating a legal victory by the Brooklyn NAACP, which successfully challenged New York's line-warming ban on constitutional grounds. She emphasizes the importance of staying engaged despite negative polls or disillusionment
Episode 249: The 2024 Electorate? Women!
L. Joy begins class by discussing the consistent voter turnout of women in elections, emphasizing their significant role in the electorate. She introduces the topic of the episodewomen in politics and for this discussion, L. Joy brings researchers Kelly
Episode 248: Understanding Housing Affordability
L. Joy brings Leah Goodridge, an award-winning tenant's rights attorney and a New York City Planning Commissioner, to the front of the class to talk about the complexities of housing justice and the narratives that shape our understanding of renters, land
Episode 247: The Grift
In an enlightening episode of #SundayCivics, L. Joy Williams welcomes brings Clay Cane back to the front of the class. Clay discusses his latest New York Times bestseller, "The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to t
Episode 246: The Next Semester
This episode marks the beginning of our next semester, which will run until the Sunday after Election Day in November. L. Joy explains these episodes will be all about powerspecifically, the power of your vote, your voice, and your commitment to civic en
Episode 245: The Clean Slate Initiative and the Transformational Power of Second Chances
In a compelling episode of #SundayCivics, L. Joy brings Sheena Meade, CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative, to the front of the class to shed light on the transformative impact of providing second chances through policy reform. This conversation couldn't hav
Episode 244: Black Voters Matter in the South
In an enlightening conversation on Sunday Civics, L. Joy brings Cliff Albright, co-founder and Executive Director of Black Voters Matter Fund, to the front of the class to explore the depths of Black civic engagement and the pivotal role it plays in sh