Teen Vogue interview with Justin Jones, Dem candidate in TN State Rep race
(He is running in a heavily Democratic district in Nashville and is favored to win. He will be the youngest member of the State Legislature and has a strong activist background. He'll be making more good trouble!)
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/justin-jones-tennessee-state-capitol?utm_brand=tv&mbid=social_twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_social-type=owned
"...2. How are you specifically engaging young people in your campaign?
As one of the few young people running for the Tennessee legislature, my campaign is about bringing people power to the people’s house. I hope my win will open the door for other young people to run as well. I am excited by the young, bold energy that powered our campaign and represents a new generation of politics in our community. I’m proud that my first organizational endorsement came from Sunrise Movement and young climate activists. We had high school students who could not vote yet [who were] volunteering and excited about our grassroots campaign, as well as many first-time young voters who came to the polls to show their support. As I said, I will be the only lawmaker in the Tennessee legislature in their 20s, and I hope to give voice to the vision, the urgency, and the boldness of our generation.
3. Name one public figure you admire and why.
Diane Nash is a Nashville legend and national civil rights leader. She was one of the key organizers and leaders of the Nashville sit-ins, the Freedom Rides, and the voting rights movement. I am grateful for her mentorship throughout the past few years, and was honored to be with her in July as she accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden at the White House. As a leader, she always makes sure to lift up the movement as a whole and to encourage the rising generation to take up the struggle."...(more)
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