📍 Recorded at the Red Alliance for Justice Town Hall
📆 Thursday, July 17, 2025 | Jacksonville, FL

Candidate for Florida House District 14, Therese V. Wakefield-Gamble, joins the powerful conversation at the Red Alliance for Justice Town Hall—a space for truth-telling and action around redlining, repurposing the city morgue, and codifying a Neighborhood Bill of Rights to restore and protect Jacksonville’s most historically neglected communities.

🎤 Speakers:

• Anthony Brown – Redlining Policy Advocate

• Dennise Cook – Redlining Policy Advocate

• Apostle Leo L. Dawson – Community Leader & Faith Organizer

🎧 In this episode:

• The long-term impact of environmental and economic redlining

• Reclaiming harmful infrastructure for healing and justice

• Elevating community voice and codifying local rights

• Legislative and grassroots strategies to protect Black, Brown, and working-class neighborhoods

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In this special Advocacy Legacy Series episode of Voices of Florida House District 14: Love Thy Neighborhood, we welcome Dr. Melissa Haussman, Professor Emerita of Political Science at Carleton University, a cross-border scholar, author, and lifelong activist in U.S. and Canadian politics.

From the Massachusetts Legislature to university classrooms in Canada, Melissa’s career spans more than 35 years of advocacy, authorship, and public service. She is the author or co-author of eight books on U.S. and comparative politics—with a ninth on gender and intersectionality in public policy forthcoming in 2025.

As an elected official, campaign strategist, and educator, Dr. Haussman brings a sharp lens to the intersection of gender, power, and policy. In this episode, she reflects on the evolution of women’s legislative leadership, the importance of civic literacy in a polarized age, and what it means to remain politically engaged—across borders and generations.

🎧 Tune in for an intergenerational conversation on the role of scholarship in shaping activism, the unfinished work of gender justice, and how teaching becomes advocacy when rooted in truth.

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In this powerful Juneteenth episode, Dr. Yvette Edghill Spano joins host Therese V. Wakefield-Gamble for the advocacy series of Voices of Florida House District 14. With a legacy rooted in science, advocacy, and policy, Dr. Edghill Spano shares her remarkable journey as an award-winning vaccination healthcare professional expert who advanced through the ranks of federal public service to become a trusted Senior Advisor at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a statewide legislative leader.

This episode highlights her leadership in HIV awareness, mucosal immunology research, and student and parent rights advocacy, offering wisdom for navigating today’s politically charged environment while remaining grounded in truth and purpose.

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• Her groundbreaking work at NIH

• The role of legislative liaisons in Florida

• Lessons in resilience, public service, and leading with purpose

• Why she believes anyone—at any stage—can succeed

✨ “You can start late, look different, be uncertain… and still succeed.” — Misty Copeland

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In this Advocacy Legacy Series episode of Voices of Florida House District 14: Love Thy Neighborhood, we sit down with Phillip W. Miner—a distinguished community leader, political strategist, and FLHD14 resident whose life’s work embodies purposeful politics and community power.

Since relocating to Jacksonville in 2008, Phillip has worked tirelessly to uplift voices across cultural, generational, and political lines. As a State Committeeman for the Florida Democratic Party, Chair of Region V of the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, and a senior leader within the Duval County Democratic Executive Committee, Phillip’s reach extends through multiple caucuses, campaigns, and communities.

From decades of national service with the YMCA of the USA to his trailblazing advocacy across education, youth development, and civic infrastructure, Phillip offers a masterclass in how legacy is not what you leave behind—it’s what you build every day.

This conversation explores the intersections of purpose, political engagement, and the transformational role of local leaders in securing justice and access for all. Tune in to hear why community-centered leadership isn’t just a philosophy for Phillip—it’s a lifelong commitment.

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Ingrid K. Montgomery, a lifelong educator turned powerhouse political organizer. Ingrid shares her remarkable journey from teaching English in classrooms across the U.S. and West Africa to leading major Democratic campaigns and civic movements across North Florida.

From her roots at Cheyney University and Temple University to professorships at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Edward Waters University, Ingrid's belief in education as the bedrock of social change has never wavered. But in 2008, she answered a different kind of call — joining the Democratic National Committee’s organizing efforts to elect President Obama.

Ingrid recounts co-founding the Obama Family Network, where she developed voter engagement programs, trained grassroots leaders, and built coalitions that led to historic electoral victories. As a longtime organizer with the Florida Democratic Party and Duval County Democratic Executive Committee, she fought back against voter suppression by launching protection efforts that ensured thousands could vote safely and fairly.

Her most recent roles — as Deputy Campaign Director for Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and North Florida Regional Organizing Director for the 2024 Harris-Walz Campaign — highlight her deep commitment to building power in overlooked communities.

Now serving as President of the Democratic Women’s Information Network (Region V), Ingrid continues to nurture the next generation of leaders under her guiding philosophy: to be a SUNBEAM — Shining Unity, Nurturing Being, Ethical Awareness, and Mindfulness.

🎖️ Recently honored with the 2024 Duval County Democratic Party Lifetime Achievement Award, Ingrid reflects on a life of purpose, service, and legacy — showing us all how to rise from the classroom to the campaign trail with grace, grit, and grounded leadership.

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In this powerful episode of Voices of FLHD14: Love Thy Neighborhood, we spotlight Mason Shoemaker — a dynamic activist, political professional, and Junior at the University of North Florida majoring in political science. As the current President of the UNF College Democrats, Gen-Z Director for Donna Deegan’s historic 2023 mayoral campaign, Precinct Committeeman in the Duval County Democratic Executive Committee, and member of the Florida Democratic Party State Executive Committee, Mason is a force for change. With a wealth of campaign experience and a deep passion for public service, Mason discusses the critical importance of youth engagement in politics, especially during off-year elections. He shares his vision for building a Democratic Party that reflects the voices and needs of young people and how he's forging alliances with young leaders across Florida to drive a bold, inclusive future. Tune in for a conversation to energize and inspire the next generation of changemakers.

Discussion Topics for the Interview:

• Mason’s journey into political activism and leadership as a UNF student

• Lessons learned from serving as Gen-Z Director for Mayor Donna Deegan’s campaign

• The importance of getting young people involved during off-election years

• Building bridges: Forming a statewide network of young Democratic leaders

• Challenges young activists face when engaging with traditional political structures

• The future of the Democratic Party through the lens of Gen-Z priorities

• Strategies to make local politics more accessible and relatable for first-time voters

• Mason’s vision for Duval County, Florida, and youth participation beyond 2025

• Advice for young people thinking about getting involved in campaigns or advocacy work

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In this inspiring episode of Voices of Florida House District 14: Love Thy Neighborhood, host Therese V. Wakefield-Gamble (2026 Candidate for FLHD14) welcomes Michelle Buckley—an accomplished mortgage banking professional turned community powerhouse, public speaker, and environmental justice advocate.

With over 20 years of experience in mortgage finance, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge in lending, project management, and economic development. Her personal journey—marked by resilience through grief, volunteer service, and a commitment to purpose—has evolved into a multifaceted career rooted in advocacy, empowerment, and environmental stewardship.

Michelle currently serves as the and as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Duval Democratic Environmental Caucus and the Chief Relationship Officer for the Jacksonville Black Chamber of Commercewhere she leads environmental education, financial transparency, and strategic partnerships to advance sustainability in our communities. As a Duval County Public Schools Parent Champion, former PTA president, and School Advisory Council Chair at John E. Ford Montessori, she fights tirelessly for educational equity, student access, and community-driven solutions.

From school board accountability to neighborhood revitalization and minority business empowerment, Michelle Buckley is a living example of service in action. Tune in to hear her powerful message about self-sustainability, economic justice, and planting seeds for generational change.

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