Laura Misumi, a fourth generation Japanese American, will give you hope! With her innovative strategy for organizing and mobilizing Asian Americans in Michigan, she is building community and fostering lasting political engagement. She will also open your eyes to the ways in which Japanese Americans have been fighting for justice for decades. Laura’s organization, Rising Voices for Asian American Families, is targeting 183,000 Asian American voters in carefully selected counties in this very important swing state. It’s an effort and a constituency that absolutely have the capacity to change the outcome of the State and Federal elections.

Guests:

• Laura Misumi (Managing Director, Detroit Action and Executive Director, Rising Voices of Asian American Families)
• Munni Rahman (Canvasser)
• Branden Snyder (Executive Director, Detroit Action)

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