Sticky Note Conversations

Join Erika Washington on this week's episode of 'Sticky Note Conversations' as she speaks with Shonda Summers-Armstrong, a dedicated public servant and city councilwoman of Ward 5 in Las Vegas. Learn about Shonda's journey, her commitment to her community, and her impactful work in public service. They discuss community advocacy, policy making, and the importance of equitable opportunities for all. This episode dives into Shonda's personal experiences, her relentless fight for the underserved communities, and her vision for a better Las Vegas. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, democracy, and the continuous fight for human rights.
Theme song "Way Below Acceptable" by Grov "G.T." Tigue IV feat. Inohs Sivad is available on all of your favorite streaming platforms.
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  • (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
  • (00:57) - Meet Councilwoman Shonda Summers Armstrong
  • (05:35) - The Power of Red Glasses
  • (08:13) - Advocacy for Maternal Health
  • (14:03) - The Importance of Public Policy
  • (25:49) - Affordable Housing Initiatives
  • (33:08) - Reopening F Street: A Community Victory
  • (43:47) - Remembering James Lawson
  • (44:13) - The Preparation Behind Sit-Ins
  • (44:56) - The Ongoing Struggle for Human Rights
  • (45:15) - Passing the Torch and Corporate Influence
  • (46:26) - Words of Coretta Scott King
  • (47:29) - The Never-Ending Battle for Equality
  • (51:36) - Defining Democracy
  • (55:11) - Challenges in Education and Housing
  • (01:01:06) - The Reality of Single Parenting
  • (01:14:33) - The Importance of Civic Engagement
  • (01:16:32) - The American Dream
  • (01:20:10) - Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika Washington
SE
Editor
Simone Endress
WB
Composer
Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.