Radical Roots - Ep 12 | Black Voter Apathy, Organizing, & Party Politics w/ Dr. Kimberly Hardy

📢 Radical Roots Podcast – Live from Union County, North Carolina! Radical Roots is a bold and unapologetic podcast where we dig deep into politics, community empowerment, and social change through the lens of history and lived experiences. From national policies to local grassroots efforts, we expose hypocrisy, challenge propaganda, and amplify voices that fight for progress.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kimberly Hardy, Second Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, to talk about:🔹 Why Black voter turnout is declining and what we can do to address political disengagement🔹 The disconnect between party politics and real community needs🔹 The urgency of relational organizing – building year-round trust, not just showing up two weeks before an election🔹 Economic justice as a winning issue – why middle-class messaging isn’t enough🔹 Bridging the racial divide in political organizing – uncomfortable truths about who’s really doing the work🔹 The importance of local elections and why we need more working-class leaders in office💬 "You cannot energize who you do not organize, and you cannot organize who you don’t know." Dr. Hardy drops real insight on why voter disengagement isn’t about laziness—it’s about years of neglect, broken promises, and systemic barriers. If we want to win in 2024 and beyond, we need to stop treating voters as a transaction and start showing up every day.🔥 Our Takeaway: If we aren’t meeting people where they are—at the barber shops, in the churches, at food pantries—then we’ve already lost. The fight isn’t just about policies; it’s about trust, relationships, and showing up before it’s too late.📢 Join the Movement:👍 Like, share, and subscribe to keep the conversation going.📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content!💬 Drop a comment – we want to hear your thoughts!📌 #RadicalRootsPodcast #BlackVoterTurnout #OrganizingForChange #RelationalOrganizing #EconomicJustice #NCPolitics #BlackVoicesMatter #resistance #blackvoices #latinovoices