theforcedpivot with Guest CeCe Jones-Davis

theforcedpivot with Antoine Medley

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Cece Jones-Davis. Jones-Davis shares her stories of how she allows God to force her to pivot and complete the work he would have her do. Jones-Davis works at the intersections of faith, art, and social justice as an award-winning faith leader, facilitator, public speaker, and impact strategist to point people to the All-Powerful and the least powerful.

For the past 20 years, Cece has partnered with national organizations and brands such as Levi’s and Tampax, organized and led dynamic grassroots movements, and used her voice to address issues of equity and inequity. Her activism ranges from fighting to abolish the death penalty to advocating for menstrual equity—work that she does both on the ground to create immediate impact and in high-level rooms to drive policy changes, awareness, and education. She served in the historic Obama Administration under Ambassador Ron Kirk, the first African American U.S. Trade Representative. She is known most recently for her work in creating the #JusticeforJulius campaign that saved Julius Jones in Oklahoma just hours before his scheduled execution in 2021.

Born and raised in Halifax County, VA—the home of the legendary Henrietta Lacks and the once-largest slaveholding county in the state—Cece’s life experiences have given her a unique perspective on the work she does every day to combat racism and advocate for people living on the margins of society. Her impact has been recognized and celebrated throughout the United States, including an Emmy nomination for a KFOR News conversation on racial (re)conciliation, receiving the 2021 Change.org Changemaker of the Year Award, and Special Congressional Recognition for her efforts in civil rights and social justice.

When Cece’s not advocating or speaking, she’s creating worship music. As a professional vocalist, she has performed across the country and is featured on Stephen Hurd’s “The Overflow” and “Times of Refreshing,” as well as Grace Covenant Worship albums. Her latest album, Alive, is available on all digital platforms. Cece is an ordained minister in the Disciples of Christ denomination and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is also a wife and mother of two children whom she is raising in Washington, D.C.
Ordained Minister, Artist, Speaker, and Advocate - Cece Jones-Davis (cecejonesdavis.com)
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Website: http://www.theforcedpivot.com
Music Credits:
Interlude 2 (KillMyVibe) by Dj DCM