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Karine Jean-Pierre at Generation Blue meeting

We are thrilled to have the wonderful Karine Jean-Pierre visiting Generation Blue PF to share her inspiring political memoir, Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America!! This talk is open to the public so please join us. Karine will be signing her book after the talk. You can pre-order the book here to get a priority spot in the signing line. Books will also be available for purchase at the talk.

Karine Jean-Pierre is a former White House Staffer in the Obama administration and is currently the Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org and an NBC and MSNBC Political Analyst. Her professional experience has ranged widely from presidential campaigns to grassroots activism, to local politics, to working in the White House. She also previously served as the Deputy Campaign Manager for Martin OMalley for President. Moving Forward chronicles her path from New Yorks Haitian community to working in the Obama White House, and offering a blueprint for anyone who wants to change the face of politics.

Most political origin stories have the same backbone. A bright young person starts reading the Washington Post in elementary school. She skips school to see a presidential candidate. In middle school she canvasses door-to-door. The story can be intimidating. It reinforces the feeling that politics is a closed system: if you werent participating in debate club, the Young Democrats and Model UN you have no chance.

Karine Jean-Pierres story breaks the mold. In "Moving Forward," she tells how she got involved, showing how politics can be accessible to anyone, no matter their background. In todays political climate, the need for all of us to participate has never been more crucial. This book is her call to arms for those who know that now is the time for us to act.
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This talk is open to the public. Please join us!