ALENCIA JOHNSON has built a profession at the intersection of politics, social influence and culture, using its voice to push change in some of the most important talks of the country. Now, she shares her in her new book, Declaration of tables: Daily disruption guide to find courage and make a change.
In the spring of 2007, Johnson devoted her career to advocacy and leadership in the spring of 2007 in the spring of 2007 at Delta Sigma Theta Sorryity, Inc. (OMICRON TAU Chapter at the University of Christopher Nioport) played major roles in three presidential campaigns, where she worked as a great advisor in the campaign of President Joe Biden for the year 2020, Vice President Kamala Harris for 2024. She also led the general participation of the Senator Elizabeth Warren campaign and contributed to the re -election of President Barack Obama for the year 2012 and the Hillary Clinton campaign for the year 2016 By working in the planned paternity box.
Before the establishment of the Social Impact Company, 1063 West Broad, Johnson spent six years in family planning, helped launch the “standing with black women” movement and build partnerships with brands and major organizations.
With her new book, Johnson enables others to challenge the status quo, take over a space, and make an impact. We are watching the courtyard with Johnson to conduct an exclusive interview, as her journey shares her from a young member in the Sigma Theta Delta to the White House, the strength of the invitation, and how you hope to inspire the next generation of change makers.
Each unique university experience. Can you return us to your time at the University of Christopher Nioport? How was the culture when you were a student, and how helped your time there to form the leader you are today?
CNU is a small school in VA, often white. The movement that as a young black woman committed to social justice was like a training land on the work that I would do – as I had to move in calling for ethnic justice and fairness in white areas mostly. There was not a lot of diversity, so black students knew each other and created a few family. My sisters and I knew each other before we pledged. I spent more time in the curricula, as a president and the multicultural students association – among many other organizations – that graduated with the Dean’s service award for my contributions to the campus. I spent a lot of time in the university president’s office to pressure the fair treatment of black students and our interests. All this laying the foundation to remain rooted in the service, and there is nothing wrong with taking a good problem.
What is your first directed to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? Was there a moment or a decisive teacher who helped you realize that this is the right brotherhood for you?
My aunt Portia and her daughters, my cousins, Melanie and Stephanie, embodied these strong features of Delta women. When I was in high school, I learned about the women’s movement, I found myself fascinated by black women participating in the women’s polling march in 1913. These women were the founders of the Sigma Thetta Delta – and I began to realize many black women in the history that I looked at the members. When I arrived in CNU, Deltas was a strong set of organizations working to operate the dignitaries and form the university campus for black students. I knew that I should be a member.
As a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. How did your experience in a women’s club affected your career? Are there any specific lessons of your time as a university Delta that continues to guide you today?
Delta women accomplish things, live and open social work. The stability that our organization planted helps me help me to move in unconfirmed water and unconfirmed times with a deep conviction that if I continue to move forward, it will be worth it. Our class was small compared to some large schools and HBCU in the region, but this did not hinder us from deepening our participation – such as the year in which we served as a collective host of the regional conference.
Watch Why is it important for brands and campaigns in original communication with black university students and graduates, and what should they take into account when doing this?
Black culture affects the prevailing culture. Full stop. So, although we may be 14 percent of the population, we are the anchor of this country – which our worshiped ancestors built. Our networks through belonging are depth – whether they are prominent leaders in the past and the present are members of divine graduates 9 or HBCU graduates. There is a unique thing about our contacts that move the mountains literally, complete movements, and create historical moments – with a few phone calls.
Connect this authority to the ability of black spending expected over about $ 1.7 trillion by 2030, and the fact that democratic presidents cannot win a majority of white voters – it is only logical to campaigns and brands to engage in our societies through consistent participation. When we replace one marginalized society, other societies benefit.
She worked in the presidential campaigns, led national advocacy efforts, and launched cultural participation strategies. If we look back, what are some of your luxurious moments in your career, and what is the legacy that you hope to leave in the industries that affected them?
President Obama’s re -election was a pivotal moment for me as my first political job was. It was the catalyst for my professional life. While she is in the family planning, the situation with brands and a frame of black women (with a couple of black women and creative manager Diana Dorsi) began. When I see that brand – on black and allied – I am proud that the message is still strong. Early of the presidential session in 2020, I worked in the Senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign (before I finally joined President Biden and Vice President Harris) – and we had some of the strongest ethnic justice policies, and also occupied prominent black journalists. To this day, I hear from blacks almost daily about their support for the work we did in that campaign. We hope that Trier is that regardless of who I advise or the organizations I work with – people know that sweat and sex issues will be centered because I am in tables that shake the room. I also hope to give more courageous people to disrupt the comfortable spaces with the current situation.
I have built strong propaganda campaigns and formed national talks on social justice and politics. What are the biggest transformations that you see come in the future of political participation and social impact? How should young professionals and students prepare for these changes?
More people will understand the power of daily stories novel and rely on traditional media to get information. Often people think they need high positions or a major media platform to be effective. However, it only worked in the presidential campaigns in the social media era. Now, social media is the first stop for the original story novel. Political campaigns and brands that want to reach a broader audience – and culture must be followed organically. Many of this will be combined into the future of political campaigns and the impact of work. At the same time, Gen Z must understand that there is no amount of publications, opinions and miracles that will affect people as much as people’s conversations. This is how we are organizing. And future generations must find a balance between both.
If you can launch today’s campaign that would reach every black university student in the country, what is its message and why?
You have every tool inside you to change this world. Often this understanding was suppressed by a society that cannot be our humanity – however, this persecution is a fear of our brilliance.
You have spent your career to form national talks on politics, culture and social influence. Now, with your next book FlipYou have the opportunity to share your vision in a new way. What inspired you to write this book, and what do you hope that black and young university students will take away from it?
Flip The Tables was born from both personal and professional development. My career has always been related to the formation of talks – whether in politics or culture – but I realized that real change not only occurs in institutions or campaigns; This happens when ordinary people decide to disable the status quo. I wanted to write a book that gives people – especially black university students and young professionals – the tools needed to adopt their strength, challenge the systems that limit them, and build something better.
It was not difficult for me to speak and take space, but what was difficult was to embrace my personal journey. This is what this book is about – understanding that personal growth and collective influence are deeply linked.
I hope this young students and professionals will take away this: You don’t have to wait for permission, address, or “seat on the table” to make a change. You now have the ability to disable, turn the table when necessary, and create something new that reflects your values and vision. Whether it is in your career, community, or personal life – that disruption is not reckless; It is intended. And if this book helps even one person to move through fear, embrace his goal, and takes a space boldly, then I accomplished my job.
In watching the courtyard, we celebrate black excellence and leadership. If you can give one advice to you, what will it be?
Don’t put much pressure on yourself to be great in everything and overcome everything. Life is revealed as supposed, when it is supposed to.
We would like to monitor the annihilation to thank Alycia Johnson for sharing its visions, experiences and wisdom with our society. Its dedication continues to call, leadership and social influence in the inspiration of the next generation of change makers. Since it enables others to challenge the current situation and create a meaningful change, we look forward to seeing the permanent influence of its work.
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