Jennifer Epps-Addison
Los Angeles, California | Center for Popular Democracy
Jennifer embodies what it means to get into “good trouble,” the term coined by Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Last year, with fellow honoree Linda Sarsour, she engaged in non-violent civil disobedience and put her body on the line as one of the first protestors to be arrested in the Senate confirmation hearings to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Jennifer is the president and co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, which works with affiliates and partner organizations across the country to build a more inclusive, equitable society and political institutions that work for everyone. They are committed to winning the White House next year and plan to engage voters face-to-face by working with their partners to knock on 7 million doors, and register 500,000 voters in 34 states, with an emphasis on people of color, immigrants and working people.
What is the song you will listen to on repeat in 2020?
“Good as Hell by Lizzo.”
What are you reading right now?
“Eyes to the Wind: A Memoir of Love and Death, Hope and Resistance by Ady Barkan.”
Who is your plus one?
“Angela Lang of Black Leaders Organizing Communities, based in Wisconsin. I’m so inspired by her and the many black women how have taught me, helped me to grow and learn and who fiercely celebrate our communities.”
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