Akilah Weber Pierson, MD
@aweberpierson
Do calls and emails to elected officials really matter? In this episode, we talk about how there are real people reading, listening, and taking notes on what communities are experiencing. Advocacy starts with using your voice. Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/0ZXqUZl8Pe8
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