unlike sway, tara dowdell has the answers. she knows how to win. dowdell is a political strategist (among other things) who knows her stuff.
the first time that i recall seeing tara was on the mhp show which we already discussed here (mhp). she was so spot on with what democrats needed to do get their message and agendas (ie. obamacare) out there to the voters. tara was like a real life olivia pope (season 1). i was instantly intrigued and wanted to know more about her. well, here's what i found out: she has her own consulting and marketing firm whose aim is to assist worthy businesses and organizations prosper. she has worked in government under the Port Authority of NY/NJ and in the NJ governor's office. in fact, she was the youngest (at only 25) and the only black person to serve as the Director of Appointments in the Office of New Jersey Governor. tara has even been a contestant on season three of Donald Trump's "The Apprentice." she is also a frequent commentator on msnbc, fox news ect. where she is known for giving her insight and unique expertise on various topics. it appears tara dowdell is most certainly 'winning.'
if you haven't had the privilege of watching melissa harris perry on the mhp show (msnbc weekend mornings from 10-noon), i suggest you correct that immediately. there is no other show that can properly address various important issues like social injustice, the politics of black hair, hip-hop, washington drama and t.v obsessions (like scandal & orange is the new black) so seamlessly and intelligently. there is no other program that showcases such bright, eloquent, thoughtful beautiful black and brown women from congresswomen to poets to activists/single moms who need to be heard.
besides the awesome show, melissa, herself, is just a phenomenal (and busy) woman. she, simultaneously, teaches and inspires at tulane university in new orleans and is a mom to two blessed black girls. melissa harris perry is the epitome of black excellence if i ever saw one.. what's not to love??
p.s- just completed her informative book, sister citizen and i'm not even surprised at how blown away i am. add it your libraries, asap!!!!
