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?NJYD JUNE 2022 NEWSLETTER!We are excited to share this month's upcoming?events with you! Please see below for information on events, highlights, and updates. Message from the PresidentJune is a special month. This month, we recognize observances that acknowledge the contributions, achievements, obstacles, and experiences of people from various backgrounds. Pride Month is a time that we celebrate the LGBTQ community and reaffirm our commitment to advocating on behalf of LGBTQ rights. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates Black culture.?Also, reminding us to support Black businesses and issues. Take this month to learn something new, honor, and lift up others who do not have the same access and privileges you are afforded. Together, we make the most significant impact and work towards a more understanding and compassionate world. - President Fatima Heyward? June Young Dem of the Month
Danielle M. Jones serves as the NJYD College Caucus
Chair. Professionally, she is the Confidential Associate for the
Office of Governmental Affairs & Community Relations at Brookdale
Community College. Danielle earned her B.A. in Psychology, with a
minor in Sociology, from Cabrini University in 2013. She also earned
her A.A. in Social Sciences from Brookdale Community College in
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On January 1, 2021, Danielle was sworn in to serve a
three-year term on the Eatontown Borough Council. She is actively
involved in implementing social equity, voter education, and political
advocacy initiatives for Brookdale Community College, the Borough of
Eatontown, and various organizations across the state. With her
diverse work experience and academic training, Danielle strives to
utilize the knowledge, skills, and resources gained from her
experiences to be successful in both her personal and professional
life.?
Pride Month Mixer
Join the NJYD LGBTQ Caucus and the Mercer County LGBT Caucus for a Pride Month Mixer on?June 16th at 6pm at the Trenton Social! Food, drinks, and fun games will be provided. This is a ticketed?event. Get your ticket here. NJ Women in Municipal Government
Join the?NJYD?College Caucus, NJYD Women's Caucus, and EMERGE New Jersey for this special event on?Tuesday, June 28th at 6:30pm. Attend this virtual event for a discussion on the representation of women in elected office in the state. Don't miss out!?Register here. NJYD New Executive Board Member Alert!
We are thrilled to announce our newest board member: National Committeewoman Samantha Minchello! Samantha is the President and CEO of Maidenstone Strategies, LLC - a political and governmental consulting firm. Additionally, she is the Monmouth County Democrats Executive Director, YDA Mid-Atlantic Region Deputy Director, and President of the Monmouth County Young Democrats, among many other roles. We are excited to have a passionate, vibrant leader join our board. Congratulations and welcome to the team, Samantha! NJYD Statement on Gun Violence
 Stephanie
Pabon
NJYD Digital
Communications Director
New Jersey
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