Global Black Caucus Power to the People Podcast

In this episode of Power to the People , Adrianne and Angela respond to the Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana v. Calais and the impact on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. They discuss the emotional weight of the decision, the long history of voter suppression in the United States, and why voting remains one of the most powerful tools people still have. The conversation connects history, law, ra...

Tune in and see if it's time for you to vote you your primary. We're focusing on May. Got to Vote From Abroad now to get set up. #midterms2026 

Salut, from Paris. Meet Shelley Bradford Bell. Learn about her Chicago political roots, decades of work in California, how to engage the youth vote, racism at work, and more. Absentee ballots and voter registration for Americans living outside of the US: Vote From Abroad . #midterms2026

Guest - Ron Harris Political strategist and longtime Democratic Party insider. Ron brings over a decade of experience inside national and local party structures, campaign strategy, and grassroots organizing. He is known for precise analysis, historical memory, and naming hard truths without softening the impact. Episode Summary A direct conversation about where the Democratic Party is right now an...

Here is a replay of the Democrats Abroad webinar for honoring Rep John Lewis from Georgia on Good Trouble Day 2025. Hear from experts, activists, and the Democrats Abroad membership. Register to vote now in 2025 in some States, and for 2026 via Vote From Abroad .

We're halfway through the year.  Each month, we've compiled a summary of what's been happening. Civics lesson! We have to refuse the removal of our rights: US Declaration of Independence https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript US Constitution https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript   If you're looking for resistance events abroad, start here: DA Resists...

In this episode, we unpack the meaning and momentum of No Kings Day , a worldwide call to reject authoritarianism, white supremacy, and political violence. We look at what it meant to take to the streets on June 14th — or simply to witness it from afar — and how that energy carries forward. We also dissect Trump’s military-themed “Birthday Parade” in Washington, D.C. — a calculated spectacle with...

In this episode, we unpack the meaning and momentum of No Kings Day , a worldwide call to reject authoritarianism, white supremacy, and political violence. We look at what it meant to take to the streets on June 14th — or simply to witness it from afar — and how that energy carries forward. We also dissect Trump’s military-themed “Birthday Parade” in Washington, D.C. — a calculated spectacle with...

Brief History of Juneteenth June 19, 1865 – Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas , and announced that enslaved Black people were free . This day became known as Juneteenth , combining “June” and “nineteenth.” It marked the end of slavery in the last Confederate state, though Black Americans remained unfree in many other ways d...

Time to look back at May 2025: the good, bad, and ugly. Want to do something? Check out these events on Democrats Abroad 's website. Local officials are your first line of defense. Vote from Abroad and I Will Vote can help you get registered and request overseas ballots.

Angela and Adrianne define Wokeness and why it is a problem for some, and not for others. Are you Woke? Register to vote at Vote From Abroad or I Will Vote . Are you an American and want to participate in activities outside of the US? Find them on the Democrats Abroad website.

Angela and Adrianne sum up some of what happened in April, primarily in the US and the big world. Voters need to ensure they are registered. https://www.votefromabroad.org and IWIllVote.com can help.

We spoke to the Chair of the Democrats Abroad (DA) Environment & Climate Crisis Council (the ECCC) comprises DA members from around the world concerned with the existential threat climate change and environmental degradation pose to the planet today. Our Council advocates for systemic climate and environmental policies and solutions within the global Democratic community. We encourage all DA m...

March was another unsettling month for the Trump Administration. We discuss just some of what happened. Democrats are pushing back but most importantly, the American people are pushing back. Go to https://www. DemocratsAbroad.org to find out how you too can take action. Register to vote and/or request your ballot for elections this year: https://www. VoteFromAbroad.org . #SeasonOfOpposition

Will she be on the $20 bill? Did you know she was a Union spy? Are you someone she would have left behind? Angela and Adrianne love on Brigadier General Harriett Tubman during this Women's History Month episode. Here comes the General! https://www.votefromabroad.org

We're declaring Black History Month every month this year. Democrats Abroad to find out about resistance events around the world.

We take a look back at what happened during February. Elections takes place every year. If you live overseas you can register to vote and vote according to your State laws. Request a ballot - http://www.votefromabroad.org - makes it easy to request a ballot and vote absentee from any place on the planet. *JOIN DEMOCRATS ABROAD* Want to make your voice heard? If you haven't yet, join Democrats Abro...

We take a look at some of the movement this week from the Government and the push back. Elections takes place every year. If you live overseas you can register to vote and vote according to your State laws. Request a ballot - http://www.votefromabroad.org - makes it easy to request a ballot and vote absentee from any place on the planet. *JOIN DEMOCRATS ABROAD* Want to make your voice heard? If yo...

Malcolm Nance says Americans should be worried about what's happening in our government. He is a +36 military & Intelligence Community veteran. A Ret. Navy Senior Chief Cryptologist he is the host of the Black Man Spy Podcast. As a Middle East scholar, Arabic linguist and counterterrorism  expert, Malcolm has authored over ten books including five NY Times best sellers on Islamic extremist ter...

Here is the 2nd part of our discussion about the Love/Hate relationship between African Americans and the USA. There are elections this year. Go to https://www. VoteFromAbroad.org or https://www. IWIllVotecom . #bhm #loveandhate 

Our relationship with the USA is fraught with love and hate. We explore it here in part one. Elections are happening this year. Go to https://www. VoteFromAbroad.org or https://www. IWIllVote.com . #bhm #loveandhate

Canceling cultural celebrations, inclusion policies, and nullifying decades of policy won't cancel us. Inhale and exhale. And don't forget to join our online events, like the Global Cafe so you can talk and be in community. Take action by calling your Senators and Reps regardless of their Party via 5 Calls . Penzy's spice company is running a special. For a $10 purchase online or in store use the...

On this MLK day, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.  Angela Fobbs, GBC Chair,  Bishop Robert H. Kelley, III, DA Chair Martha McDevitt-Pugh, and internationally known teacher, lecturer, diversity trainer, and recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education Jane Elliot, celebrate Dr. King. Request a ballot - http://www.votefromabroad.org - ma...

We're not going back whether we are voting back home from Germany or walking to the polls in the States. Angela and Adrianne talk with Tonya of The Angry Black Woman based in Germany about her voting and activism guide. Pick up your copy today . Get live help to register or request your overseas absentee ballot from Vote From Abroad . #Vote2024 #werenotgoingback

We talk with Wisconsin voter Aaron who has lived in Australia for a spell. We break down the importance of voting and voting Blue for all the undecided voters out there. Here is the link to the Project 2025 webinar Angela mentions: https://youtu.be/IqpWMH5nkPw?feature=shared We also hear from Delroy Lindo in this episode. Register/request your overseas absentee ballots NOW from Vote From Abroad ....