{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sticky Note Conversations","title":"Gerald Mayes Sr. - \"Mind Ya Business\"","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a569cbbb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3438,"description":"This week on Sticky Note Conversations, Erika Washington sits down with Gerald Mayes, Executive Director of NAACP Las Vegas Branch #1111. From growing up on the west side of Las Vegas to serving in the Marines and becoming a father at 21, Gerald shares how his personal journey shapes his approach to community leadership.\nThey discuss rethinking Black parenting for the next generation, the NAACP's vision for bridging the gap between civil rights legacy and youth engagement, and why holding elected officials accountable requires more than just showing up to vote. Gerald breaks down Nevada's Ballot Questions 6 and 7, the importance of civic education, and what it means to build political power that reflects the full spectrum of Black life in Las Vegas — from 89106 to the affluent neighborhoods alike.\nPlus, details on the upcoming NAACP Food & Fun Gala luncheon and Black Campaign School with Jessica Byrd.\nSegments:\n\nMeet Gerald Mayes — connector, father, and community servant\nGrowing up in 89106: from Western High School to the Marines\nFatherhood, \"normal,\" and giving kids what wasn't given to you\nRethinking Black parenting: breaking the cycle of fear-based discipline\nThe NAACP's vision: bridging generational gaps in civil rights work\nYouth programs, partnerships, and building infrastructure across organizations\nWhat the Executive Director role actually does (and why the branch created it)\nCivic education, midterm elections, and holding officials accountable between elections\nDo Black voters still have political power? A candid conversation\nBallot Question 6 (reproductive freedom) and Question 7 (voter ID) explained\nDefining democracy — and whether we actually have it\nEngaging Black men in civic life: listen first, don't criticize\nGerald's version of the American dream: let people live\nUpcoming events: Food & Fun Gala (Oct 10) & Black Campaign School (Sept 17–19)\nGuest: Gerald Mayes — Executive Director, NAACP Las Vegas Branch #1111\nLinks & Resources:\n\nNAACP Las...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UK61Fbw1FkXECaQSnnti0WTzPuR-_QX4UzfQVqnrNXw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNDZm/NWQ3NTFlZDAyMTNi/YjM0YTQwOTc2ZTI2/ZjM2Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}