Brittany Packnett Cunningham
Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an activist, educator, writer, and leader at the intersection of culture and justice. She is an NBC News and MSNBC contributor. Brittany is a former elementary teacher, education executive and former Fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics. Harvard fellow. She was a member of President Obama’s 21st Century Policing Task Force and the Ferguson Commission. Brittany’s forthcoming book, We Are Like Those Who Dream, is due to hit shelves in 2021. Brittany has graced the cover of Essence Magazine, been listed as one of Time’s 12 New Faces of Black Leadership, and has been honored by BET, Politico Magazine, Marie Claire, The Trayvon Martin Foundation and more. She serves on the Gucci Changemakers Council, the Sephora Equity Advisors board, and the board of Rise To Run.
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Unleashing Love; Redefining Power; Learning in Public.
Brittany Packnett Cunningham is a social justice activist, educator and writer. Leading at the intersection of culture and justice, she builds platforms to activate everyday people to take transformative action for justice.
She is an NBC News and MSNBC contributor and host of UNDISTRACTED, an intersectional news and social justice podcast. She is the former co-host of iHeart Radio’s Best Political Podcast of 2019, Pod Save The People, and is the founder and principal of Love & Power Works, a full-service social impact and equity agency. Brittany’s forthcoming book, We Are Like Those Who Dream, is due to hit shelves in 2021. Her TED Talk on Confidence has garnered over 5 million views worldwide, making it one of the top ten most popular TED Talks of 2019.
Brittany is a former elementary teacher, education executive, and policy advisor. In the past, Brittany held top roles at Teach For America, was a Congressional policy advisor, and a 3 time fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics, leveraging her broad skillset on wide-ranging justice issues from public education to racial justice. Brittany was a member of President Obama’s 21st Century Policing Task Force and the Ferguson Commission, helping lead the country and her community through change during times of tumult.
Brittany graced the covers of British Vogue and Essence Magazine, been listed as one of Time’s 12 New Faces of Black Leadership, and has been honored by BET, Politico Magazine, Marie Claire, The Trayvon Martin Foundation, Higher Heights and more. She serves on the Gucci Changemakers Council and lives with her husband in Washington, DC.
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Brittany Packnett Cunningham talks forms of protests in ‘Amend: The Fight for America’Amend: The Fight for America is a six-part docuseries that explores the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution – which, in 1868, promised liberty and equal protection for all persons…
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Packnett Cunningham will receive ‘Triumph’ AwardSt. Louis native and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham, will be honored December 7 at the National Action Network's 2nd annual Triumph Awards. The Triumph Awards spotlight African Americans who have…
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Meet the Fellows: An Interview with Brittany Packnett CunninghamBrittany Packnett Cunningham is a Fall 2020 Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics, a NBC News and MSNBC Contributor, and host of UNDISTRACTED, a news and justice podcast with…
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The Election Is Over. Now What?Two veteran activists, Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Jenna Arnold, on building a better America.
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Now’s Our Chance: After A Tumultuous 2020, Women Leaders Share 8 Ways To Rebuild A Better WorldWe’re all losing out when we silence voices, when we discourage confidence and when we discourage ambition.
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Brittany Packnett Cunningham About Activists on defunding the police: ‘We’re not talking about Gotham without Batman’Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty and Brittany Packnett Cunningham join Ali Velshi to discuss how the conversation around “Defund the Police” continues to evolve. Commissioner Hardesty says, “There’s a…
Brittany was amazing! She hit just the right notes with the audience and kicked off the event perfectly!
[Brittany] was as thorough, thoughtful, and passionate as ever, and I know I speak on behalf of all who tuned in that we were left inspired.
[Brittany] was absolutely fantastic and an absolute pleasure to work with. Her workshop was amazing; everything that she had to share and offer was relevant, important, and true to her mission and work.
She was powerful and on point!
BRITTANY is so TREMENDOUS. She's so amazing and is able to direct conversations. She's incredibly powerful and able to reframe the conversation in a way that expands the conversation.
Three words: BRITTANY FOR PRESIDENT. I know I don't have to tell you of all people this, but she is a national treasure and we are so honored that she lent her genius to Aspen Ideas.
Brittany was exactly the speaker we needed for our convention! After a day of talking policy, she was able to put it into context and taught us all about intersectionality, equity, and sharing power. We wrapped convention a few hours ago and we have already received great feedback from attendees, many citing Brittany as their favorite part.
Brittany was AMAZING. She gave me chills multiple times, which was difficult because that room was about 100 degrees. Everyone was really thrilled.
When Brittany spoke, the entire room sat up and listened! Her message on the importance of shifting power and privilege – and daring to be radical – inspired and energized the audience. We are so grateful that she shared her wisdom and authenticity with our attendees!
