September 2024

 

 

Hey! Did you watch the debate?

 

I'd hyped it up so much that even my 6th and 3rd grader didn't want to miss it. The debate was great, and the social media replays keep on giving.

 

I recently got into a debate of my own after my last day at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). My driver said he's voting for Trump, and I tried to change his mind. This month, I'm sharing that exchange with you, plus a playlist and small peek into my three days at the DNC.

 

Happy September!

My Uber Driver is Voting for Trump-- I Tried to Change His Mind

I woke up in a panic. 

 

My scheduled Uber would be waiting for me at the Mariott Marquis at 5:30 am. I opened my eyes at 4:58, having only slept for 90 minutes after my last day and a long night at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Hours before, Kamala Harris, the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major party ticket in the United States, had accepted her nomination as the Democratic candidate for the next Presidential election.

 

Exhausted, I raced to throw my convention swag and everything I brought to Chicago into my suitcase. I brushed my teeth and wiped away smeared mascara before hightailing to the lobby. I made it outside just as the black SUV pulled up.

 

My driver wore a red Chicago Bulls jersey, a baseball cap and dreadlocks. 

 

He was kind and reassured me that I was on track to make my 8 am flight to Montreal. He asked about my convention experience as we followed taxis carrying equally as disheveled convention-mates back to their corners of the world. I was happy to share. But as we talked, I realized we had different political perspectives.

 

Finish the story on LinkedIn.

 

The Spotify playlist you didn't know you needed. Last month, the DNC turned a routine roll call into a party. DJ Cassidy "passed the mic around the nation,” playing a musical salute to each state. I’m sharing the official playlist with you-- plus bonus tracks from my personal soundtrack across the U.S. and Montreal, Quebec. Read the story.

 
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Hope is making a comeback. On the first night of the DNC, my sister and I stood in front of the Kamala Harris mural at the United Center in Chicago. By day, I led a team of volunteers; by night, I found inspiration in social justice leaders, everyday citizens, and politicians all working to strengthen America. See behind the scenes on IG.

 
DNC behind the scenes
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