How To Contact Your Elected Representatives … And Why It Matters
We’re getting you ready for tonight’s public budget hearing with tips on speaking at Metro Council, plus contacting your representatives at the local, state, and federal levels … and staying sane in the process. Dr. Katrina Green and East Nashtivists founder Melissa Sautter join host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain how to use your voice.
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