027 | Humanizing Homelessness with Leilani Irvin

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On Today’s Episode, we have someone who works to provide a voice for the disenfranchised people who feel voiceless. Whether you are disconnected from the democratic system, homeless, or someone who does not feel engaged under traditional outreach, Leilani is here to engage with you. Let’s start the week with Leilani Irvin. Key Points from the Episode:Obama’s campaign inspiring her to get into advocacy work by stopping at her college during the campaign trailExperiencing racism in South Carolina Speaking with suppressed voters who told their stories of being hosed during the Civil Rights MovementGetting people to vote on campus and throughout NC/SC/GAWorking for a nonprofit Social work and managing a metric-driven caseloadHelping parents in East Harlem sign up for Pre-K For All NYC initiativeBeing part of a Union (DC37 / Local 372)Working on screenplays Civic Engagement with the NAACPBook Recommendations: CLICK HERE FOR ALL BOOK  RECOMMENDATIONSThe Color of LawAutobiography of Assata ShakurAutobiography of Malcolm X1984You Say More Than you SpeakKnowing Your ValuePlease Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCodeThe views expressed on this show do not represent the views of the host's employer. The views expressed on this show do not represent the views of the guests' employees.