Danielle Atkinson: Equipping the Next Generation of Mama Activists

“Seize this moment to turn up for those who turned out for you.” Those are the words of Danielle Atkinson, Mothering Justice Founder and National Executive Director, to Senators urging them to vote in support of paid family and medical leave. A tireless advocate, Danielle leads the fight to make sure mothers have access to voting, receive paid family and medical leave, and are paid an increased minimum wage. Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson as Danielle shares her story about the origin of Mothering Justice—hint: Danielle’s lived experience of navigating the healthcare system and managing her work life during the birth of her first child is a big part of it! Hear more about Mothering Justice, Danielle’s grassroots policy advocacy organization that provides mothers of color in America with the resources and tools to use their power to make equitable changes in policy in this new episode of Madam Policy.