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Since 2003, Empower DC has advanced racial, economic and environmental justice by investing in the leadership and organized political power of DC’s lowest income residents and communities.

Zillah Wesley

Zillah Wesley

“You're not always in front. Sometimes, community is taking out the trash for somebody else or bringing somebody lunch or just calling the check on somebody…you just show love. Treat somebody how you want to be treated and be a light for somebody, especially in the system that will tear you down and break you down for just existing.”

Sabiyha Prince

In this intimate conversation with DC social justice advocate Sabiyha Price, we learn her motivations for the work she’s been doing for decades. She recalls being exposed to the struggle for racial equality as a child looking at photographs from Life Magazine, and becoming socially activated. She also recalls being kicked out of her home at the age of 21 and experiencing housing insecurity. Sabiyha also feels strongly about sexism and harassment in the workplace and has stood up against it.

Zillah Wesley

“You're not always in front. Sometimes, community is taking out the trash for somebody else or bringing somebody lunch or just calling…

Venorica Tucker

Venorica shares how the pandemic created and exacerbated insecurity for food workers. “We don't have some people who were finally buying a…

Sabiyha Prince

In this intimate conversation with DC social justice advocate Sabiyha Price, we learn her motivations for the work she’s been doing for…