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Aimee Allison
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| Born | November 8, 1969 Antioch, California, U.S.
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| Education | Stanford University, B.A. Stanford Graduate School of Education, M.A. |
| Occupation | Founder, She The People |
Aimee Allison (born in 1969) is a leader who works to increase the political power of women of color. She is the founder of an organization called She the People.
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Aimee Allison's Work
Aimee Allison has spent her career working to make sure more voices are heard in politics. She focuses on helping women of color get involved and make a difference.
She the People
In March 2018, Aimee Allison started She the People. This group helps women of color across the country get involved in local and national politics.
She the People held its first big event, the She the People Summit, in 2018. This was a national meeting for women of color who are changing U.S. politics.
In April 2019, Allison also organized an important event. It was the first presidential forum focused on women of color. This forum took place at Texas Southern University in Houston. Many important politicians attended, including Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, and Bernie Sanders.
Later in 2019, Allison visited different states. She listened to women of color to understand their thoughts on the 2020 election.
Democracy in Color
Before She the People, Allison was the President of Democracy in Color. This group focused on race and politics in America.
In 2016, Democracy in Color held an event during the 2016 Democratic National Convention. This event showed the strength of women of color in the Democratic Party. Leaders like Stacey Abrams spoke at this event.
Allison also hosts a podcast called "Democracy in Color." In 2017, she started "Get in Formation." This was a call for Black women to support Stacey Abrams in her race for governor of Georgia.
Her Early Life and Career
Aimee Allison has a background in activism and writing. She has always been interested in making a positive change in the world.
She served in the United States Army as a combat medic. During the First Gulf War, she chose to leave the military as a conscientious objector. This means she believed war was wrong and was honorably discharged. After that, she became active in the peace movement.
Allison also co-wrote a book called Army of None. This book is about how to counter military recruitment and work for peace. Her writings have appeared in well-known publications like the New York Times and Essence.
Education
Aimee Allison went to Stanford University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History. She also has a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Education from the Stanford Graduate School of Education.
Personal Life
Allison grew up in Antioch, California. She has lived in Oakland since 1991.
