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Democracy. On her terms.
Join us for a film screening and discussion about women's experiences running for elected office.
Film Description: In the heart of the American Midwest, three women take on entrenched political systems in their fight to reshape local politics on their own terms.
Equal parts personal and political, Represent follows three women on both sides of the aisle who share the singular goal of improving their community through public service. Myya attempts to spark a youth movement and unseat the incumbent mayor of Detroit; Bryn, a farmer and working mother in Granville, OH, runs for township trustee; and Julie walks a tightrope between her identities as a Korean immigrant and Republican candidate for State Representative in a liberal Chicago suburb.
Special guest: Myya Jones, one of the three women featured in the film, will be joining us to discuss her experience as a candidate for the office of the Mayor of Detroit.
Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Myya Jones is a proud product of the Detroit Public School system by way of Lewis Cass Technical High School, alumna of Michigan State University, and 2021 graduate of Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business.
In her years of activism, she has used her many platforms and music to spark dialogue concerning marginalized groups, and how they can acquire resources to advance their communities. In doing so she has given people of color, women, and Millennials the inspiration to impact change. Currently, she works for Google and leads many initiatives that have given Detroiters and Black businesses access to free resources provided by Google. This includes over $1 million dollars in ad grants to nonprofits that progress Black and brown people.
How to watch and join the discussion:
- RSVP by Registering for the discussion via Zoom and you will receive a unique streaming link that will be activated on Friday April 8, 2022.
- Those who register can watch the film anytime from Friday, April 8, to Monday, April 11 at 7:00 PM.
- Join Myya Jones and the League for a film discussion on Monday April 11 at 7:00 PM.
Watch the official trailer below:
