Cornell Democrats hosted Former Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee Michael Blake, who spoke on behalf of his political career.
A former New York state assemblyman of the 79th district in the Bronx, Communications Director Jaia Clingham-David ‘20 highlighted Blake’s extensive political experience and engagement in entrepreneurship, business, and education ventures among African American millennials, stating
“We hope his speech will demonstrate what a political career dedicated to the well-being of others looks like and inspire students to get involved in politics.”
Blake assumed the role of White House associate director of public engagement after the 2008 presidential election, later serving as national deputy operation vote director for former President Barack Obama.
Credit: The Cornell Daily Sun