Listen Up!

In this episode of the Power Shift Podcast, Louisville Urban League President & CEO Lyndon Pryor sits down with Elishia Durrett Johnson of the Street Widows Foundation to discuss the launch of Widows 9-1-1, a rapid-response and 90-day support program designed to help widows and families navigating grief after gun violence, overdose, and other stigmatized deaths. They explore the importance of trauma-informed care, access to community resources, and how public policy and funding decisions can directly impact the support available to families in times of crisis.The conversation also highlights the connection between community needs and civic participation, emphasizing how decisions around funding, mental health resources, violence prevention, and other local services are shaped by public policy.Pledge to vote: thepowershift26.org Street Widows Foundation: https://streetwidows.org/

In this episode of the Power Shift Podcast, Lyndon Pryor sits down with Ebony O’Rea for a conversation about creating safer, more supportive spaces for Louisville’s young people. They explore the Louisville Youth Opportunity Agenda, the community-based public safety ecosystem, and the need for stronger investment in youth development, prevention, intervention, and reentry.Ebony also shares what young people are saying about community safety, the support they need from trusted adults, and why prevention and social-emotional development are critical to creating better outcomes for Louisville youth.Join the Power Shift ❤️Learn more about The Power Shift 26:thepowershift26.orgFollow the Louisville Urban League:Facebook: @LouisvilleUrbanLeagueInstagram: @LouisvilleUrbanLeagueLinkedIn: Louisville Urban League

In this episode of The Power Shift Podcast, Dr. George Moorman joins us for a powerful conversation on juvenile justice, youth violence, and the role we all play in building safer, stronger communities.Drawing from his own journey—from experiencing the juvenile justice system and addiction to earning multiple advanced degrees and dedicating his life to serving young people—Dr. Moorman discusses peer influence, social media, family and community environments, and the pressures facing today’s youth. He also shares solutions centered on mentorship, rites of passage programs, community involvement, emotional development, and creating safe spaces for young people.The conversation is also a reminder that we cannot simply incarcerate our way out of the challenges facing our youth. Creating change requires community involvement, investment, love, and showing up at the ballot box.Join The Power Shift. Pledge to Vote. Use your power.🌐 Learn more: thepowershift26.orgFollow the Louisville Urban League on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X for more conversations about the issues impacting our community.

Connecting the Dots with Jecorey ArthurWhat does voting have to do with the issues affecting your everyday life? In this episode of The Power Shift Podcast, Jecorey Arthur joins the Louisville Urban League to connect the dots between voting, policy, community organizing, and real change. From engaging elected officials to finding your “organizing home,” the conversation explores how showing up—and showing up together—builds power.Join the Power Shift: https://www.thepowershift26.org/Pledge to Vote: http://bit.ly/LULPledge%E2%81%A0Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleUrbanLeague/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisvilleULInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisville_ul/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/louisville-urban-league

In this episode of The Power Shift Podcast, we sit down with Louisville Metro Councilman J.P. Lyninger to discuss data centers and their potential impact on Louisville. We explore what residents should know about energy and water usage, infrastructure, economic development, environmental concerns, and community accountability.Tune in to learn how data centers could shape Louisville’s future—and why community voices must remain part of the conversation.Join the Power Shift: https://www.thepowershift26.org/Pledge to Vote: http://bit.ly/LULPledge%E2%81%A0Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleUrbanLeague/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisvilleULInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisville_ul/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/louisville-urban-league