On the third installment of The Major Movement Podcast, we welcome my first guest and long time friend, Irnande Altema!  Irnande is not only an accomplished scholar with experiences in politics and mental health advocacy, she is the author behind, "The Rise of a  First Gen" which journeys the struggles and successes of a first-generation American determined to rise. 

While sharing her motivations and inspirations for creating First Gen Rise, Irnande brings light to the current political climate with the recent victories for President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris, the ongoing mental health disparities facing Black Americans during the pandemic, and a glimpse into her future plans for the new year. 

Make sure to check out, "The Rise of a First Gen" and her website www.firstgenrise.com for more information on this rising star in our community.