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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 helps women of color use their voices in politics. She started an organization called She the People. This group works to make sure women of color have a strong say in how the country is run.
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Empowering Women of Color
Starting She the People
Aimee Allison created She the People in March 2018. Her goal was to encourage and organize women of color across the United States. She wanted them to get involved in both local and national politics.
The group held its first big event, the She the People Summit. This was a national meeting for women of color. They came together to discuss how they could change U.S. politics.
Presidential Forum
In April 2019, Aimee Allison organized an important event. It was the first presidential forum focused on women of color. This meeting took place at Texas Southern University in Houston.
Many well-known political figures attended this forum. They included Cory Booker, Julian Castro, Tulsi Gabbard, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren.
Listening to Voices
In 2019, Allison also led special "listening sessions." These sessions were held in important states across the country. She wanted to hear directly from women of color. She gathered their ideas and thoughts about the 2020 election.
Democracy in Color
Aimee Allison was the President of Democracy in Color. This organization focused on how race and politics affect the "New American Majority." This term refers to the growing number of people of color in the U.S.
Highlighting Women's Power
During the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Democracy in Color held an event. It showed the strength and political ideas of women of color. Important leaders like Stacey Abrams and Nina Turner spoke at this event.
Allison also hosts a podcast called "Democracy in Color." On this podcast, she talks about race, politics, and current events.
Supporting Black Women Leaders
In 2017, Allison started a campaign called "Get in Formation." This was a national effort to encourage Black women to support Stacey Abrams. Stacey Abrams was running for governor in Georgia at the time.
Early Career and Activism
Community Involvement
In 2006, Aimee Allison ran for a seat on the Oakland City Council. She wanted to represent District 2 in Oakland. She did not win the election, losing to Pat Kernighan.
Later, in September 2007, she became a co-host of The Morning Show. This show was on Pacifica Radio station KPFA in Berkeley. She also hosted the San Francisco Bay Area Comcast Newsmakers show. This show was broadcast on CNN Local Edition.
Military Service and Peace Work
Aimee Allison served in the United States Army as a combat medic. During the First Gulf War, she was honorably discharged. She was recognized as a conscientious objector, meaning she opposed war based on her beliefs.
After leaving the military, she became active in the peace movement. She co-authored a book with David Solnit. The book, Army of None: Strategies to Counter Military Recruitment, End War and Build a Better World, was published in 2007. She also contributed to another book, 10 Excellent Reasons Not to Join the Military.
Writings and Publications
Aimee Allison's articles and writings have appeared in many different publications. These include well-known newspapers and magazines. Some of these are the New York Times, Huffington Post, Essence, The Hill (newspaper), and Remezcla.
Education and Life in Oakland
College Studies
Aimee Allison studied at 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. She received this from the Stanford Graduate School of Education.
Living in California
Allison was raised in Antioch, California. She has lived in Oakland since 1991. She continues to live in Oakland, California.
