Memphis Democratic Socialists of America
Memphis Democratic Socialists of America is a Tennessee affiliate of Democratic Socialists of America.
2023 leadership
Memphis Democratic Socialists of America Co-chairs Brandy Pride & Andy Guthrie, Treasurer Oliver.
2022 leadership
Co-chairs Brandy Pride & Will F., Treasurer Janeita Lentz, Membership chair Alanna S.
2020-2021 Memphis DSA leadership
Memphis Democratic Socialists of America 2020-2021 Executive Committee: Co-Chairs: Jan Lentz & Michaelantonio Jones; Secretary: Baris Gursakal; Treasurer: Andy Guthrie; Social Media Coordinator: Cat Allen.
Leaders 2020
Joey Scott August 11, 2020.
I understand the importance of representation, therefore I will not be running for DSA co-chair and look forward to supporting Jan Lentz and Michaelantonio Jones in their re-election bids.
I am excited to continue working towards getting the #MemDSALabor working group off the ground and unionize the 901! Thanks to the 94% of voters who confirmed me, and whoever the 6% is I will find you and I will convince you.
Contact
In 2017, Jim Maynard was contact for the Memphis Democratic Socialists of America Organizing Committee
As were Wes Bruce and Rachel Harris.
Memphis DSA 2019 endorsements
Memphis-Midsouth DSA September 12 2019 ·
- John Emery | District 2
- John Marek | District 5
- Theryn Bond | District 6
- Michalyn Easter-Thomas | District 7
- Frank W. Johnson | Super Dist. 8 - Pos. 2
- Cat Allen | Super District 8 - Pos. 3
Memphis DSA 2018 endorsements
Memphis-Midsouth DSA, April 19 2018;
Last night, our chapter voted to endorse 5 candidates in the Shelby County primary:
- Lee Harris (County Mayor)
- Tami Sawyer (County Commission Dist. 7)
- Dr. Roz Nichols (CC Dist. 9)
- Racquel Collins (CC Dist. 1)
- JB Smiley (CC Dist. 8)
These folks are all dedicated fighters for social, racial, and economic justice, and we're proud to support them!
(We also have some upcoming endorsements for Shelby County School Board and TN State House/Senate . . .)[1]
Memphis DSA Meetup
Memphis DSA Meetup Hosted by Memphis DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) and Memphis Young Democratic Socialists
Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 2 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Otherlands Coffee Bar 641 S Cooper St, Memphis, Tennessee 38104[2]
Invited on Facebook
Interested
Went
Facebook group
As of April 16, 2017;
Admin Jim Maynard
Members
As of April 26 2017;
- Scott Vick, University of Mississippi
- Natalya Kelley, Goth Bimbo at Sorry Mom
- Sara Free, University of Memphis
- Curtis Alt
- Ed Shelby, Strayer University
- Brad Watkins, Executive director at Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, Joined about 6 years ago
- Alan L. Stewart, Managing Director at Progressive Global Commons
- Audrey May, Works at Memphis Public Library (1998- present); Meristem Bookstore (1990-1998)
- Mario Howell, Account executive at WorldVentures
- Corey Spangler, Grievance and Appeals Coordinator at Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
- Sandeep Pednekar, Singer-songwriter at Memphis Songwriters Association
- Adrian Spencer-smith, Intern Investigator at The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
- Marjorie Elizabeth Steakley, Independent ecosocialist & socialist feminist activist at Activist
- Adam White
- Eustache Dauger
- Jere Justin Cint, Volunteering at The People For Bernie Sanders
- Michael Stephen, University of Memphis
- Joseph Gross, Memphis, Tennessee
- Moriah Taylor
- Susan Walton Banks, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- Luke Taylor Bradstreet, Night's Watch at Walmart
- Gary Blinckmann, Memphis, Tennessee
- Roger R. Easson, Germantown, Tennessee
- Bryan Roberts
- Alex Rohlfing, University of Missouri–St. Louis
- Norma Lester, Memphis, Tennessee
- John Thomas, Owner at Retired
- Steve Steffens, Whitehaven High School
- Kent Stratton, Music & Movies Manager at The Booksellers at Laurelwood
- Karen Vitale
- Scott Banbury,Tennessee Conservation Programs Coordinator at Sierra Club - Tennessee Chapter
- Kim G. Lain, Marketing Copywriter at Independent
- Devon Holm
- Tommy F. Scott, Creative director at Tuff Duck Music
- Jeanette Warren, Memphis, Tennessee
- Jonathan Cole, Advisory Board Member at University of Memphis-Department of Social Work
- Ben Pope, Service member at Arkansas GardenCorps
- Crystal Martin, Blogger at Caflumada
- Craig Stewart, U. Memphis
- Bryan Foshee, Joined about 5 years ago
- Jennifer Lyle
- Degan Michelle Loren, Retention Specialist at Boys and Girls Club of America
- Jackie Tolomeo, Shift Supervisor at Sonoco
- Jilly Caroland Blasingame, Diet Tech (Diet Technician)/ nutrition therapy/ nDTR at Methodist Healthcare
- Erick Vasquez, Principal Scientist at Medtronic
- Sonya Williams
- Maria Svart, Brooklyn, New York
- Charles Nuckolls, Provo, Utah
- Alex Bienz, District Associate at The Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America - Official Site, Added by Jim Maynard on January 9
- Matthew Pullen, Infectious Disease Fellow at University of Minnesota
- Mary Cathleen
- Kenneth Leon Grand III, University of Central Arkansas
- Sean Monahan, Teaching assistant at Brown University
- Matt Germany, University of Memphis
- LeAndre Gibson, Georgia Tech
- Dr. Herbert D. Zeman, Stanford University
- David Dault, Host and Executive Producer at Things Not Seen Radio