Inside When We All Vote's Fight for the Next Generation of Voters

The Black Wall Street Times podcast host Alexandria Haidara sits down with Dr. Kalisha Figures, Senior Advisor at When We All Vote, for an in-depth conversation about the future of democracy and the next generation of voters. Drawing from research with tens of thousands of young Americans, Dr. Figures explains why Gen Z isn't apathetic—they're demanding leaders who speak authentically to the issues shaping their lives. The conversation explores the economy, housing, voting rights, misinformation, Black voter engagement, redistricting, and why listening to young people is essential to strengthening American democracy. Watch the full interview to hear how When We All Vote is working to connect a new generation of voters to civic participation and why Dr. Figures believes there's still reason to be hopeful about the future of our democracy.