"We knew that we had an opportunity to be the difference. It is a challenge for those 18 to 25 years old currently; I need them to see themselves [in their elected officials]. They have the opportunity to be the change."

It is election season, mane! This topic is mission critical all year long, but the need for courageous conversations is always heightened during this season. We're chatting with Shelby County Commission Chairwoman Miska Clay Bibbs about the nuances of the job, the need activation, and where and how citizens of Memphis and Shelby County can take that action.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Previous episodes focusing on civic opportunities include: Rock the Vote: Ballot Basics 101, On The Record: Ballot Basics 102, and A Conversation with Elected Officials
• State and federal primary and county general elections are just around the corner._ _For election details and a sample ballot, click here.
• Shelby County Commissioners
• Memphis Shelby County School Board
• Five Black women advance to general election, changing landscape of Shelby County Commission
• Teach for America Memphis
• Teach Plus
• New Memphis Fellows and LDI programs
• Memphis Challenge
• John Gaston Hospital that became Regional One Health
• Michael Whaley will be the next chairman of Shelby County Commission
• Contact information for Chairwoman Clay Bibbs includes email Miska.ClayBibbs@shelbycountytn.gov and phone number 901-222-1000

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.