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Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - Alison Beale, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 45
Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - Alison Beale, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 45

One such candidate is Alison Beale (she/her/hers), a millennial mom who was motivated to run because of a law passed by the Tennessee legislature and signed by the governor that went into effect on July 1, 2021, allowing citizens to openly or concealed carry handguns without a permit. This has led to a rise in mass shootings in Tennessee, including one at an elementary school in March 2023. But Alison has been a gun control advocate since before this law was passed. A former teacher, Alison taught a student who was the younger sibling of a victim of a mass shooting at a Nashville Waffle House in 2018, subsequently getting involved with a foundation named for this young man.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 54, zissue 54.2Andrew Ftennessee, mothers, Mother, Motherhood, motherhood, gun violence, gun control, Reproductive Rights, election, #election, politics, #politics, get political, political, PoliticsComment
Creativity Never Stops for Lara Mamoun
Creativity Never Stops for Lara Mamoun

What’s the best thing about creativity? You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. Despite being a multi-Award Winning screenwriter, this artist continues seeking creative challenges to become the best version of herself. The artist is Lara Mamoun! Aside from her directed film — My World — screened at Plaza Theater recently, the driven Atlanta screenwriter is simultaneously working with Netflix, directing her first feature film and assistant directing a dramatic all-Black production. Above and beyond, she expanded her horizons and dove into the Comedy and Music world, where she is a cast member of a live-sketch comedy show and is currently on the move to launch her first EP — Purple Skies. There is no stopping when it comes to Lara Mamoun and Jejune is here for it. Come check out our interview with Mamoun to learn more about her exciting creative journey as she pushes boundaries to become the best version of herself.

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Art, Editor's Pick, zIssue 36Rachel Laicreative, creativity, screenwriting, screenings, director, singer song writer, singer, #singer, #newsingle, film, Film, filmmaker, films, film industry, filmmaking, #film, short film, short films, netflix, #netflix, comedy, mockumentaries, fashion, Fashion, designer, charity, charitywork, #charity, nonprofit, #nonprofit, political, politics, Politics, #politics, get political, black rights, black lives matter, guns, gun control, gun violence, police reform, police brutalityComment
Into the Hidden Dangerous World with George Gittoes
Into the Hidden Dangerous World with George Gittoes

You definitely don’t want to miss out on George Gittoes! No one is more daring and adventurous than him. The Australian native is not only an artist and photographer, he’s also a filmmaker. Gittoes has spent over 25 years witnessing life-changing moments in some of the most notorious places in the world. Despite the uncountable encountered dangers, he continues to strap on filming equipment and goes into battlefields to fight for justice and equality. The talented director and his lovely wife, Hellen Rose, have brought positive social change and shun light on the local community through a non-profit they founded, The Yellow House. Come with Jejune to understand more about his experience in the hidden dangerous world and the impact his artwork has brought to the world with our exclusive interview below.

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