Jamira Burley: My work has always been centered around the empowerment and cultivation of young people — especially those who are marginalized youth. Of 39 directors of majority and minority staffs for official Senate committees, the center also found in 2015, one was African-American. It’s easier to continue with it “once you start making diversity a priority and highlighting success stories like this committee,” Goins said. Shani Syphrett is an accomplished brand strategist and business advisor. "And I tell that to the officer each and every time he pulls me over and asks me 'is this my car?'". Ben Shapiro Examines Hard Questions in New Book, ‘Plot to Change America’ Driven by Identity Politics, 3 Key Concepts That Woke ‘Anti-Racists’ Believe, Uncovering the Origins of Identity Politics, Supreme Court Fight Is About Life and Death, We Hear You: A Vice President, a Constitution, and a Time for Adults, We Hear You: Taking on the Left, Even in Blue States, We Hear You: From Gender Identity in Sports to Second Amendment Rights, We Hear You: From Misery in San Francisco to Impeachment in Senate, Was the Grand Jury’s Breonna Taylor Decision Unjust? The perspectives that we bring to the table are not only important, they are VITAL. March 29, 2017 The Daily Signal depends on the support of readers like you. But, most importantly she is a woman of God. Success Stories: Creating a More Diverse Capitol Hill, Jennifer DeCasper and Hope Goins on how they have done it. We're telling that story in real time. And my friends on the left, I would hope that they find qualified, competent candidates who happen to be candidates of color.”, The Daily Signal depends on the support of readers like you. Graham went on to declare his party had gone "bats--- crazy" in the era of Donald Trump and concluded by putting on a "Make America Great Again" baseball cap. Some offices on Capitol Hill make an extra effort to reflect the diversity of America. Content may be subject to copyright. Jennifer DeCasper, Scott's most senior member of his team, has received media attention as one of only a small handful of black chiefs of staff in the Senate. Her past extensive experience in marketing for consumer product, tech, and service brands includes campaigns and strategies for Fortune 500 companies and emerging brands. / Try the Morning Bell and get the day’s most important news and commentary from a team committed to the truth in formats that respect your time…and your intelligence. "What's less stressful than being a prosecutor?" 2020-09-21T00:52:10Z The letter F. A ghost. We have people with certain disabilities. Shani Syphrett is an accomplished brand strategist and business advisor. Syphrett: How can women get more involved in politics? In 2009, mid-recession, she quit her job as a prominent deputy D.A. Jennifer DeCasper, Scott's most senior member of his team, has received media attention as one of only a small handful of black chiefs of staff in the Senate. Jennifer DeCasper: The Chief of Staff Who Thinks Capitol Hill Is a Peaceful Place. I have a gentleman in a wheelchair. No Senate Democrat from a state with over 20 percent African American population has an African American in any of the three senior staff positions.