Community Women Highlight Our First Political Power Happy Hour

The best evening in Brooklyn last month for discussion and debate was likely the TWU Political Power Happy Hour, an opportunity to see some of our most distinguished and articulate political women in action. It was a full, free, and frank debate moderated by Local 100 Political Action Director Marvin Holland, where the discussion was so energizing the two hours went by seeming like just a few minutes. Topics discussed included Hillary vs. Bernie, crime and violence in our community, how women can combat “micro-aggressions,” and how a professional woman balances work and family. In May, the TWU presents another exciting forum, “Growing up Transit,” with political leaders who are the children of transit workers.

Our panel included (l-r): Brennan Center for Justice Counsel DeNora Getachew, State Senator Roxanne Persaud (attending, but not on the panel), Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo, Barbara Graves-Poller of the Legal Aid Society, Marvin Holland, and Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman.