Black Lives Matter Activist Chi Ossé Is Ready to Represent Brooklyn
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First, some news! The Run for Something podcast now had a voicemail box. Give us a call at (833) 244-5382 with any questions, hopes, fears, dreams, or thoughts on who you want us to talk to next.   Then, a great conversation with Chi Ossé, who's been making headlines as an activist and culture-driver, and now as a fresh 23 year old, one of the youngest candidates for NY city council. He announced his campaign on Juneteenth during the protests after the murder of George Floyd and has been on the doors and talking to voters non-stop for the last 11 months. Learn about his story, his campaign, and whether being "cool" is part of the strategy. Then get involved at osse2021.com; you can sign up to join Run for Something for a phone bank for Chi's campaign on June 2nd.   Produced by Dear Media.
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