Built By Us

In our latest episode, 2021 Democracy Summer intern, Lucas Seijo, returns to tell us more about how the upcoming primary election will affect student voters and strategies they can use to ensure their voices are heard.  Tune in for more information on voting as a student in this upcoming primary election! Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @...

Meet Jaclyn! Co-Director of A Visual Approach, a woman-founded firm specializing in graphic recording, group facilitation, and strategic illustration. Led by her love of deep community, listening,  and her deep desire to achieve a joyful future — Tune in to learn more about how Jaclyn collaborates with clients to make it easier to engage with big ideas, see connections, and make decisions!  Suppor...

Meet Kari Points —  an anti-racist facilitator and political educator based in Durham, NC. For 30 years, she has organized and advocated globally and domestically for collective liberation grounded in mutual interest.  Tune in as Kari Points tells us all about why white folks can and must free themselves from internalized white supremacy; build mutual interest and solidarity with people of color e...

Did someone say encore??? In our continued celebration of Black Love, meet Erin and Bahr — Lovers and Movement Makers. Tune in for stories, laughs, and advice for Black couples everywhere. Tune in for Black Love. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Threads: @democracync Bluesky: @democracync Facebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolina Yout...

In celebration of the 2022 Black History Month theme, “ Black Health and Wellness ”, Built By Us is re-releasing our summer 2021 episode — "Addressing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in Black and Brown communities" — featuring former Democracy Summer intern, Trinity Murray, and Dr. Kimberly Hardy, MSW, Ph. D  Tune in as we deconstruct the stigma surrounding mental health in Black an...

In this episode, meet Dawn and Martin Blagrove — Together for 30 Years — as we celebrate Black Love on Built By Us. Tune in for a love story, laughs, and advice for Black couples everywhere. Tune in for Black Love. Dawn Blagrove is the Executive Director of Emancipate NC. Martin Blagrove is a Nurse Anesthetist in Johnston County. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagra...

 In this episode, hosts are joined by Democracy NC staff favs to talk about their personal experiences with Black History Month. — Join us as we discuss the historical context of Black History Month, changing perceptions over time, and why history will always hold such an important role in our lives.  Happy Black History Month ! Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram...

In this quick episode, hear from 4 previous Built By Us guests as they share what Black History Month means to them.  Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Threads: @democracync Bluesky: @democracync Facebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolina Youtube: @DemocracyNorthCarolina

It's time to #work, y'all. In this quick episode, Taylor and Alyssa give you all the details on what Democracy NC is working on this year — and trust us, it's a lot. Tune in for all things elections, advocacy, and justice in 2022.  Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Threads: @democracync Bluesky: @democracync Face...

En este episodio especial en español estamos hablando con Martha Hernandez quien es parte de la organización el Comité de Acción Popular en Raleigh. ¡Hablamos sobre la inspiradora historia de Martha y su pasión por organizar! ¡No te lo querrás perder! Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Threads: @democracync Bluesky: @democracync...

In this quick building brick episode, Alyssa and Taylor tell you all the details about next week's FIRST EVER full Built By Us episode en español (in spanish)!  Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Threads: @democracync Bluesky: @democracync Facebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolina Youtube: @DemocracyNorthCarolina

Happy Holidays! In this brick episode, Taylor and Alyssa sign off and thank each of you for your support this year. See you in 2022! Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Threads: @democracync Bluesky: @democracync Facebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolina Youtube: @DemocracyNorthCarolina

Hear from El Pueblo's Development Director, Michelle Bermeo Betancourt ! 🇪🇨🇨🇴 — In this episode, Michelle talks to Taylor and Alyssa about her role as a “helper” in the movement, the importance of connecting individuals to issues through political education, and the call for unlearning and learning within the Latinx community. Tune in to hear Michelle unpack what Latinidad really means to her...

Hear from El Pueblo's Executive Director, Iliana Santillan ! 🇲🇽 — In this episode, Iliana talks to Taylor and Alyssa about her introduction to the movement as a teacher, her life experience as a woman, and how she is moving the needle for change at El Pueblo and in North Carolina at large. Tune in to learn more about the importance of having crucial conversations and building solidarity.   Su...

In this episode, Taylor is joined by the Senior Research Manager of our Advocacy Team, JP Grillet! — Together JP and Taylor give you the rundown on where redistricting is at right now in North Carolina, how we got here, and how YOU can help us get to where we need to be. Tune in to learn all about #FairMaps. Reach out to JP with all of your redistricting questions at jean-patrick@democracync.org !...

“No one can tell my story like I can.” — In this episode, hear from Blueprint NC’s Maria Mayorga as she tells us all about her journey into activism, why we should be empowering youth to share their stories, and the importance of celebrating and staying close to Latinx and Hispanic culture. 🇺🇾 Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync...

What does it mean to you, to be a leader? In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor introduce you to Democracy North Carolina’s Interim Co-Executive Directors: Cheryl Carter and Adrienne Kelly. — Tune in to learn more about Adrienne and Cheryl’s journey at Democracy NC, their personal theory of change, and what it means to them to be a leader.  Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms! ...

"If not us, then who?"   — In this episode, hear from 2 Latina women making a difference in Western NC. Featuring two UNC Asheville students and former Democracy NC Friendterns, Emily Arismendy and Kathia Fuentes Beyhaut! Tune in to hear from Emily and Kathia themselves on what it means to be Latinx in North Carolina. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram:...

Celebrating Latinx & Hispanic Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor chat with UNC-Chapel Hill Student and two-time Democracy Summer Alum, Veronica Fonseca. Tune in to hear all about Veronica’s journey into local and global politics, her thoughts on Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month, and to learn more about her Mexican roots and culture. 🇲🇽   Support the show Foll...

In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor go over what’s on the ballot this year! Many North Carolinians have local races to vote on this Fall and we want you to be prepared.  Listen in for a quick episode on what offices are up, what powers they hold, and what issues are at stake during these local elections!  Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @d...

Celebrating Latinx & Hispanic Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor chat with Southeastern RMO, Manny Mejia Diaz, to hear their thoughts on Latinx Hispanic Heritage month and to learn more about his Salvadoran roots and culture. 🇸🇻 Tune in to hear from Manny on what it means to him to be Latinx in North Carolina.  Support the show Follow us on all your favorit...

In this brick episode, Taylor and Alyssa quickly recap some of NC's most recent policy wins #ForThePeople. Tune in to hear all about how your advocacy work is paying off and why we must  always keep fighting. Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracync TikTok: @democracync Threads: @democracync Bluesky: @democracync Facebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolina You...

In this episode, former 2021 Democracy Summer friendterns, Lucas and Chantel, talk about the current state of youth activism in North Carolina with past and present UNC students who have been doing organizing, advocacy, and activism work within their local communities. Featuring Julia Clark, Chris Suggs, and Greear Webb; Tune in for an important conversation about how the youth are carrying the wo...

In this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Kel and Noah, talk with Reverend Joshua Lazard about the history, role, and importance of the Black church. Tune in for an amazing conversation and our most recent episode: The Role of the Black Church. Artist Highlight: Kel Williams / Song: It takes all the money i make Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  Instagram: @democracy...

In this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Brianna and Steven, host a conversation with Western NC Advocates, Tre and Savannah, about reparations. Tune in as we discuss what reparations mean to us, look like to us, and could look like in future society and legislation. Artist Highlight: More Than Friends by Kayla Lynn and The Change Support the show Follow us on all your favorite platforms!  I...