Episode 189: Christian Blanton - Neenah School Board Member

Get to Know Christian Blanton,

This episode of The Kosh podcast features an interview with Christian Blanton, a community advocate who recently made history as the first African-American woman elected to the Neenah Joint School District School Board. The conversation explores her journey from a Chicago upbringing to local leadership, driven by a desire to address systemic inequities such as school gerrymandering and the lack of cultural representation in education. Kristen emphasizes the importance of authentic belonging, advocating for practical support like hair care services for students and the integration of Black arts and culture through the newly formed African-American Chamber of Commerce of Northeastern Wisconsin. Ultimately, the dialogue serves as a call to action for residents to investigate local systems, ask difficult questions, and move from being passive citizens to active leaders who shape their communities.

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Link: https://aacnw.org/