Shion Deysarkar
Nov 20 23
Next in our community series: Da'Quan Love.
"My activism has been developing my whole life. Growing up in Henrico, Virginia, I was exposed to the realities of racial inequality and social injustice from a young age. My family has a deep history of involvement with the NAACP, spanning four generations, which instilled in me a strong sense of duty to fight for civil rights and equality.
One moment stands out in particular. It was during Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign when they attempted to invalidate around 16,000 voter-registration applications in Virginia. I felt compelled to take action and organized a grassroots effort, rallying NAACP members and addressing the Virginia Board of Elections. It was a pivotal moment that made me realize the power of collective action and the importance of advocacy in addressing systemic issues."
1 replies • 4 likes
Shion Deysarkar
Nov 20 23
"I'm excited about Unified because it provides a platform for activists and organizers like myself to connect, collaborate, and amplify our efforts. In today's rapidly changing social and political landscape, having a tool like Unified that streamlines communication and coordination is invaluable. While I am now a professional campaign fundraiser with my firm Reflex Strategy Group, I hope to use it to strengthen the bonds between different organizations and individuals working towards common goals, making our collective impact even more significant.
Unity and collaboration are essential in the fight for social justice, and I'm committed to using my experience and platform to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have been marginalized and oppressed.”
1 likes