Alicia Garza welcomes Wanda Mosley, the National Field Director at Black Voters Matter, an organization that works primarily in rural communities to gain electoral wins to build Black political power. Garza and Mosley talk about her work with BVM, and what Black voters are looking for from this Congress.   Garza’s weekly roundup focuses on the murder of Cop City activist Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, Texas moving towards banning the abortion pill, and Biden taking action on gun control. Lady Garza is back with a Love Notes about the convenience of dating apps.  Wanda Mosley on Twitter ..read more

Alicia Garza welcomes author Farai Chideya, the creator, producer and host of the nationally syndicated public radio show, Our Body Politic. Garza asks Chideya about her roots in improv comedy, and how that influenced her career as a journalist. Garza’s weekly roundup focuses on the Grammys snubbing Queen Bey, new information on the Tyre Nicholes case, and Biden’s State of the Union address.  Lady Garza is back to answer a listener question on this week’s Love Notes: What to do when the person you’re dating wants to put your relationship on the socials, but you’re not ready? Farai Chideya ..read more

Alicia Garza welcomes back the nationally-recognized political strategist, Maurice Mitchell. Mitchell is the National Director of the Working Families Party, a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses. Garza and Mitchell take a deep dive into his game changing essay, Building Resilient Organizations: Toward Joy and Durable Power in a Time of Crisis.   Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use focuses on Iran’s executing of protestors, more mass shootings in California, and the first anniversary WITHOUT Roe v Wade. However, Lady does share some love for Black wom ..read more

Alicia Garza welcomes Brooke Baldwin, the best selling author of Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power. Baldwin talks about what inspired her to write Huddle, and how she became a CNN anchor, and ultimately what changed that prompted her to start a new chapter. Plus, all the news you can use in Alicia’s weekly roundup of what she’s gonna leave in ‘22, and what she wants more of in ‘23. Brooke Baldwin on Twitter and Instagram Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube Alicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube  * Do you have a question for La ..read more

Alicia Garza welcomes Brandi Collins-Dexter, author of the critically acclaimed book, Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future. Garza asks Collins-Dexter about the dissatisfaction from Black voters with the Democratic Party, Black Skinheads, and what exactly is going on with Kanye? Plus, all the news you can use in Alicia’s weekly roundup which focuses on more hate crimes, a republican house, and Karen Bass winning the mayoral race in LA. Brandi Collins-Dexter on Twitter & Instagram Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube Alicia Garza on Tw ..read more

Alicia Garza welcomes Pinky Cole, CEO of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan restaurants, and author of the critically acclaimed, Eat Plants, B*tch. Cole shares about her entrepreneurial journey, learning from her early projects in hospitality, to her current career as a philanthropist. Plus, a deep dive into the making of her cookbook.  Garza’s weekly roundup of news focuses on the Georgia runoff race, the insurrectionist in chief’s announcement to run again, and the State Supreme Court overturning Georgia’s abortion ban. Pinky Cole on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook Lady Don't Take No on Twitt ..read more

Alicia Garza shares reactions from her all-star roster of friends about the 2022 midterm election. Guests include Tiffany Cross, Melissa Harris-Perry, Laphonza Butler, Angela Rye, Joy Reid, Jemele Hill, Nse Ufot, and Maurice Mitchell. Plus, Garza’s own detailed analysis of what went down, and, as always, the weekly roundup of what we like, and what we’re not gon take no more of. Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube Alicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube  * Do you have a question for Lady’s Love Notes? Seeking advice on love/romance/relations ..read more

Alicia Garza welcomes Esperanza K. Tervalon, Founder and CEO of Dancing Hearts Consulting. Garza asks Tervalon about her journey to being the first woman of color to lead a 501c3, 501c4 & PAC collaborative civic engagement formation focused on mobilizing progressive voters of color in the United States. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup focusing on political violence, the murder of Takeoff from Migos, an important win in Brazil, and the midterms next week! Garza is back with a new #LadysLoveNotes, and answers a listener's question: What do you do when the entire idea of dating feels exhausting ..read more

This live episode of Lady Don’t Take No finds Alicia Garza sitting down with Laphonza Butler, the President of Emily’s List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics. This conversation took place on October 13th, 2022 as part of the Lesbians Who Tech San Francisco Summit. Garza and Butler chat about electoral organizing, the role of Emily’s List in fighting  fascism, flats vs. drums…everything! This week’s roundup focuses on armed vigilantes looking to intimidate votes, the rebellion in Iran, Bannon sentenced to 4 months, and the January 6th Committee wants to speak with you kn ..read more

This live Lady Don’t Take No finds Alicia Garza sitting down with the Mayor of San Francisco, London Breed, in the majestic Castro Theater at the Lesbians Who Tech San Francisco Summit. Garza asks Breed to break down what’s happening with policing in SF, the Dream Keepers Initiative, and the worst and best parts of running the city. This week’s roundup focuses racist LA City Council members, friends who shouldn’t let friends Kanye, sex strikes, and Georgia debates.  Plus, a brand new Lady’s Love Notes on how to navigate rebound relationships Mayor London Breed on Instagram and Twitter Lad ..read more