Gionelly G. Mills 1311 Delaware Ave

Gionelly G. Mills 1311 Delaware Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024 [email protected] | (202) 386-8163 | linkedin.com/in/gionelly-mills

June 22nd, 2021 Community Change 1536 U St NW Washington, DC 20009 Attn: Lorella Praeli, Co-President Dorian Warren, Co-President Dear Co-Presidents, Praeli and Warren! Thank you in advance for your time! By way of background, I currently serve as the Chief of Staff at When We All Vote, and I am thrilled to see an opportunity to potentially serve as the Executive Coordinator at Community Change. Through my previous work and current academic experience, I have developed strong organizational and collaborative skills. As a Scheduler on Capitol Hill, Account Executive for a fly-in consulting firm, and Executive Assistant to a CEO, I’ve managed logistics and operations for highly active members or principles. My responsibilities consisted of coordinating flights, constituent meetings, and corporate gatherings. There, I learned that no detail can be overlooked, and even the most obscure items can be helpful. This experience taught me the value of trust and teamwork. Additionally, as I matriculate through George Washington University, I have harnessed my project management skills while integrating the art of strategic communications. My passion is to equip marginalized communities with tools to engage with power as they enter the public square. Moreover, as a Black queer candidate who exists at these intersections, lived in an ecumenical home, studied at a historically black college and now a predominately white institution, these experiences have afforded me opportunities to educate while supporting subjugated groups. As the Executive Coordinator, I would support you both with the requisite tools to be successful, anticipate your needs, and optimize our efforts to build power and capacity for low-income people. I strongly believe in the work that is being done and would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss how I could serve Community Change. Sincerely, Gionelly G. Mills

Gionelly G. Mills

Gionelly G. Mills 1311 Delaware Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024 [email protected] | (202) 386-8163 | linkedin.com/in/gionelly-mills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE When We All Vote, Chief of Staff – Washington, DC Jul. 2020 – Present When We All Vote, Communications Fellow – Washington, DC May 2020 – Jul. 2020 . Liaison between the Office of Michelle Obama and leadership at When We All Vote . Manage calendars for Chief Officer of Culture & Media Partnerships and the Communications Director . Track and manage projects for the Communications and Culture team comprised of (7) members . Assist with drafting (7) press releases, (8) briefing memo with talking points, and video scripts for celebrities . Draft (13) memos on key voting issues . Assist the talent team in creating media projects for celebrity engagement . Help curate content for When We All Vote social media platforms Greenberg Research, Inc., Executive Assistant to the CEO – Washington, DC Sept. 2019 – Jan. 2020 . Managed both personal and professional calendars; arranged flights – domestic and abroad; Coordinated luncheons and book signing events for newly published work, “R.I.P. G.O.P.” . Coordination of (9) projects simultaneously which included clients whom we served abroad: Greece and Romania Prime Advocacy, Account Executive Manager (Contract) – Washington, DC Jan. 2019 – March 2019 . Managed caseload of 10-12 clients while securing (567) Capitol Hill meetings for 600+ advocates simultaneously . Effectively consulted (4) trade associations, (5) grassroots organizations, and (3) lobbying groups across the political spectrum

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Kakehashi “Bridge” Project, Delegate – Hokkaido, Japan Mar. 2019 – Apr. 2019 . “Kakehashi Project”: 15-day cultural exchange program in Japan . Collaborative forums with Japanese Universities discussing reform in agriculture, infrastructure, and social justice Office of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Administrative Intern – Washington, DC Dec. 2018 – Jan. 2019 Office of Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA), Scheduling/ Legislative Intern – Washington, DC Aug. 2018 – Nov. 2018 . Prioritized incoming scheduling requests which include speaking engagements, special appearances, and meetings with key constituents of the 2nd District in Louisiana and 24th District in Florida . Arranged (350+) tours of the U.S. Capitol, White House, Library of Congress, and Kennedy Center . Written (7) Congressional Resolutions on behalf of the member Office of State Senator Andrew Dinniman (D-PA), Policy Aide – West Chester, Pennsylvania May 2017 – Aug. 2017 . Compiled research and drafted memoranda on a series of issue areas pertaining to civil and animal rights and human trafficking . Deputized on behalf of the Senator for a total of (5) engagements CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE Williams for Lieutenant Governor, Social Media/Policy Strategist – Brooklyn, New York Jun. 2018 – Aug. 2018 . Drafted position platform summaries on issues covering reproductive justice and LGBTQ rights . Individually sought and gained (8+) endorsements from local organizations Harry Lewis for State Representative(R-PA), Campaign Coordinator – Downingtown, Pennsylvania Sept. 2016 – Nov. 2016 . Created roughly one dozen pieces of campaign literature for the Representative . Oversaw all campaign interns and volunteers and managed grassroots door-to-door activity LEGAL EXPERIENCE Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, Legal Intern – Long Island, New York May 2016 – Aug. 2016 . Provided record keeping support for senior attorneys and paralegals on 1,250 file dockets . Facilitated data assembly entries into the Nassau County District Attorney’s software system EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & English, Lincoln University, Class of 2018 - Summa Cum Laude Master’s Degree, Media & Strategic Communications, George Washington University, Class of 2022 Writing Samples of Gionelly G. Mills

Below lists a few deliverables that I have produced throughout my professional career which will provide a greater sense of the roles I’vehad aforementioned in my resume.

Table of Content

Congressional Resolution 3

Brief on Union to Save Romania (USR) Political Party 4

Voting and Previously Incarcerated Individuals Memorandum 8

“Coming Out” to the Poll Instructions and Script 12

Popsugar Janelle Monae Op-ed for Pride 17 Congressional Resolution Dr. Howard Simon

Mr. Speaker, I, representing the 24th district of Florida, rise today to recognize Dr. Howard Simon, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).Dr. Simon’s distinguished career is certainly one that precedes him due to his many accomplishments, but also because of his vigilant integrity and willingnessto champion marginalized communities deprived of Americanliberties, and those who have fallen by the wayside of our criminal justice system.

Prior to his appointment as Executive Director of the Florida affiliate in 1997, Simon led the fight in defending the rights of Michigan’s citizens sincethe year of 1974. His 44 cumulative years of service is the longest in the ACLU's 98-year history.

Additionally, throughout his tenure of civil service,Florida has embraced a concept of love that transcends gender and sex in which he’s achieved, statewide, the right for same-sex couples to provide permanent, adoptive homes for children.

Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the extraordinary achievements of Dr. Howard Simon, a dynamic and hardworking leader who has made his impact felt at each stage of his career.

Save Romania Union (USR)

Background

● Nicusor Dan, Founder of Union to Save Romania Party ● Party was conceived following the success of the Save Bucharest Union (USB) party in the 2016 local elections. Later, it united with both local USB and Union for Codlea parties ● Color(s): Blue ● Party membership: 87,658

USR Party Description

● The third-largest party in Romania ● Runs on an anti-corruption platform o Fără hoție ajungem departe (English: Moving forward without theft) ● Supports Romania membership in EU ● Predominantly consists of people who have not been involved in politics before

Romanian Structure of Government

● (329) members of the Chamber of Deputies (four-year term) ● (136) members in the Senate (four-year term)

Transitions of Power

125th Government of Romania - November 17th, 2015 - January 4th, 2017 (Technocratic Government)

● After the resignation of Victor Ponta amid November 2015 protests, President Klaus Iohannis nominated Dacian Cioloș, former Romanian Minister of Agriculture and European Commissioner, as Prime Minister ● Consisted of (21) ministers ● Zero party affiliations among cabinet ○ First politically independent cabinet in Romanian history, made of only Technocrats.

126th Government of Romania - January 4th, 2017 - June 27th, 2017 (Social Democratic Government)

● Social Democratic Party (PSD) assumed power ● Led by Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu ● Cabinet was dismissed after motion of no confidence initiated by its own party

128th Government of Romania - June 27th, 2017 - January 16th, 2018 (Social Democratic Government)

● Social Democratic Party (PSD) assumed power ● Led by Prime Minister Mihai Tudose ● Dismissed by Parliament a week earlier for inefficiency

129 Government of Romania - January 29th, 2018 - Present (Social Democratic Government)

● Social Democratic Party (PSD) assumed power ● Current PM Dăncilă Cabinet

Top 3 Romanian Parties in Legislature and European Parliament

● The first election held under a new electoral system adopted in 2015, which saw a return to the proportional electoral system last used in the 2004 elections o Gained (3) additional seats in the Chamber of Deputies after the 2019 election

Party Established Leader/ Pres. Ideology Seats Candidate ● Social Viorica Democracy Social 2001 Dăncilă ● Social 136 D / 68 S Democratic (1989) Conservatism Party (Prime ● Left-wing (PSD) Minister) Populism ● Euroscepticism ● Conservative National Liberalism 69 D / 25 S Liberal Party 1990 Ludvoc Orban ● Christian (PNL) (1875) Democracy ● Pro- Europeanism ● Economic 24 D / 7 S Union to Save 2016 Dan Barna Liberalism (2012-2016) Romanian ● Eurofederalism 27 D / 13 S (USR) ● Pro-European (Present) Union

USR Party Alliances/ Coalition

● USR joined forces with the Freedom, Unity and Solidarity Party (PLUS) creating the 2020 USR-PLUS Alliance o PLUS Party ▪ (4) delegates in European Parliament ▪ (0) Chamber of Deputies ▪ (0) Senate

Romanian Parties and EP affiliations

2019 European Parliament Results

● USR had a strong result in the EP elections, tying for the second-most seats with PSD and 2 seats behind PNL

2019 Presidential Election

● The campaign officially begins on October 12, though the streets have been filled with banners and ads for several weeks now. The first round of elections will take place on November 10, followed by the run-off between the top two candidates on November 24. ● Dan Barna, the head of the Save Romania Union (USR), submitted 400,000 signatures to the BEC on Friday and accused president Iohannis of not having used all his power to fight against the PSD, saying that Romania needed a change. Polls have put Barna in second place, but at a significant distance from the current president, with less than 20 percent.

2020/ 2021 Parliamentary Election

● The parliamentary elections will likely take place in late 2020 or early 2021 ● With the former Romanian PM and European Commissioner for Agriculture, Dacian Cioloș, USR will have a door open or at least very close ties with some ranks of the European People’s Party (EPP) ● USR and PLUS have in their ranks former members of the technocrat government that led Romania from December 2015 until December 2016

Latest Romanian Polling data

● Latest polling mirrors the 2019 EP results, with USR currently tied with with PSD at 20% and trailing PNL by 9%.

To: Stephanie Young, Chief Officer of Culture, Communications & Media Partnerships From: Gionelly Mills, Communications Fellow Date: Friday, June 12th, 2020 Subject: Voting Stats on Pre/Incarcerated Population

6.1 million Americans are forbidden to vote because of felony disenfranchisement, or laws restricting voting rights for those convicted of felony-level crimes. The number of disenfranchised individuals rose from an estimated 1.17 million in 1976 to 6.1 million today.1

State Overview2

● In Maine and Vermont, felons never lose their right to vote, even while they are incarcerated. ● In 16 states and the District of Columbia, felons lose their voting rights only while incarcerated, and receive automatic restoration upon release. ● In 21 states, felons lose their voting rights during incarceration, and for a period of time after, typically while on parole and/or probation. Voting rights are automatically restored after this time period. Former felons may also have to pay any outstanding fines, fees or restitution before their rights are restored as well. ● In 11 states felons lose their voting rights indefinitely for some crimes, or require a governor’s pardon in order for voting rights to be restored, face an additional waiting period after completion of sentence (including parole and probation) or require additional action before voting rights can be restored

Table 1. Summary of Felony Disenfranchisement Restrictions in 20193

1 "6 Million Lost Voters: State-Level Estimates of Felony Disenfranchisement" Sentencing Project. October 6, 2016 2 “Felon Voting Rights” National Conference of State Legislatures. October 14, 2019 3 "Felony Disenfranchisement: A Primer" Sentencing Project

Public & Judicial Courts of Opinion4

● A 2018 Future of the Courts survey scenario asked if courts would be involved in restoring voting rights to convicted felons within the next ten years. ○ Of the 293 respondents: ■ 37 thought the scenario was highly likely ■ 116 thought it was likely ■ 95 thought it had a 50-50 chance ■ 45 thought it was either unlikely or improbable. ○ Most of the respondents (the mode) thought it was likely, but the mean tipped just slightly to the category of the scenario having a 50-50 chance of becoming a reality. ● Ex-Felons Should Be Allowed to Vote because it is fundamental to our nation’s democracy and should be guaranteed to every citizen. Preventing ex-felons from voting contributes to the racial divide polarizing our country. ○ More than two million African-Americans (almost 8 percent of Black adults) are prevented from voting because of felony convictions, compared to just under 2 percent of non-African-American citizens. ● Ex-Felons Should Not Be Allowed to Vote because they have committed serious crimes which deem them to be dishonest, disreputable, and undeserving of the right to vote. ○ This argument was bolstered by the recent revelation that the confessed Parkland High School shooter, Nikolas Cruz, recently registered to vote while still in the Broward County Jail.

Racial Disparities

● Among young men 18-24 years old, voting rates in 2016 were 39 percent for Black men, 17 percent for Asian men, and 22 percent for Latinx men.

● Felony disenfranchisement policies have a disproportionate impact on communities of color.5 ○ Black Americans of voting age are more than four times as likely to lose their voting rights than the rest of the adult population, with one of every 13 Black adults disenfranchised nationally. ○ As of 2016, in four states – Florida (21 percent), Kentucky (26 percent), Tennessee (21 percent), and Virginia (22 percent) – more than one in five Black adults were disenfranchised. In total, 2.2 million Black citizens are banned from voting. A disenfranchisement rate more than four times greater than that of all other Americans. ● A 2009 study found that eligible and registered Black voters were nearly 12 percent less likely to cast ballots if they lived in states with lifetime disenfranchisement policies — while white voters’ probability of voting decreased by only 1 percent in such states.6

4 https://www.ncsc.org/trends/monthly-trends-articles/2019/the-future-of-restoring-voting-rights-for-exfelons 5 "The Future of Restoring Voting Rights for Ex-Felons: The Surprising Facts" Trends In State Courts 6 Erin Kelly. "Racism & Felony Disenfranchisement: An Intertwined History" Brennan Center for Justice

Focus States: Felony Voting Laws

Arizona ● Only felony conviction suspends a person’s right to vote ● First time offenders have their voting rights automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release. ● A person convicted of two or more felonies may have voting rights restored by the judge who discharges him/her or by applying to the court for the restoration rights

Florida (Pending) ● Only felony convictions suspend a person’s right to vote. ● Individuals convicted of a felony regain their right to vote upon completion of their sentence – including prison, parole, or probation. It may also require repayment of restitution of fines. ● People convicted of a sex offense or murder are permanently not allowed to vote unless granted a pardon to do so.

Georgia ● Anyone is eligible to vote as long as they are not serving a sentence for a felony conviction ● If you were treated as a first offender and your sentence has not been revoked, you are eligible to vote in Georgia. ● Voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release.

Michigan ● Individuals in prison for a felony conviction are ineligible to vote. ● Voting rights are automatically restored upon release from prison. ● People on parole or probation can vote.

Minnesota ● Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while in prison, on parole, or on probation. ● Voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of all

Nevada ● As of July 1, 2019, Nevada’s Governor signed a new law restoring all voting rights automatically upon release from prison. ● Any person on parole or probation can vote.

North Carolina ● Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while in prison, on parole, or on probation. ● Voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release.

Pennsylvania ● Voting rights are automatically restored upon release from prison. ● People on parole or probation can vote.

3 Wisconsin ● Individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while in prison, on parole, or on probation. ● Voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of all supervised release.

Additional Sources: 1. Nonprofit Vote: Voting Rights for Ex-Offenders by State 2. Al jazeera: 2016 Election - America's prison voters 3. University of Minnesota: Ballot Manipulation and the “Menace of Negro Domination”: Racial Threat and Felon Disenfranchisement in the United States

“Coming Out” to the Polls Compilation Video

Over the past few weeks, we have all witnessed and perhaps participated in nationwide protests against police violence and systematic racism within our nation’s justice system. On top of that we are also still dealing with the impact of Covid-19.

As we celebrate this Pride Month, we as the LGBTQ+ community must reflect on this moment and on the struggle, discrimination, and violence that we have and currently experience as a community and ensure that we are working, organizing, and coming out together to vote so that we can create long-term, sustainable, and systematic change that this country demands.

Overview: Coming out is often a scary, emotional, and defining experience in one’s life. Coming out marks a major milestone in shaping one’s voice and accepting one’s identity for the rest of their life.

This Pride Month, When We All Vote will bring together voices in the LGBTQ+ community and highlight their struggle and perseverance through their collective experiences and stories. Though “coming out” can be a very difficult process, When We All Vote wants to share how easy (and important) it is to come out to the polls and vote -- and the first step is simply to register.

Concept: A powerful brief compilation of stories and real experiences featuring LGBTQ+ talent sharing their coming out story and journey. The stories of our talent will culminate in a call to action communicating to the audience that coming out to the polls is easy to do and a life-changing experience.

Music: “I'm Coming Out” by Diana Ross

Video Duration: 1:00 Minute

Video Approach: We encourage you to be open and to be your authentic self. Your voice matters, so allow your story to reflect that! Amidst our struggle as a community, there is beauty and joy, so have fun and be yourself.

Timeline: We are hoping to release this video on June 30th, after approval from all participating talent. All footage will need to be filmed and submitted by talent no later than COB Saturday, June 27th. A digital toolkit will be provided to all participants and the video will be promoted on When We All Vote’s channels.

Prompts: *Please keep responses as succinct as possible. If possible, please answer each prompt 3 times for maximum footage.

PROMPT NOTES

OPENING STATEMENT

Please read the complete prompt 3 times and the standalone response 3 times.

Example: ● Coming Out was liberating (x3) “Coming out was ___(fill in the blank)___” ● Liberating (x3)

Example Responses: Scary, Amazing, Tough, The scariest moment of my life, Unbelievable, etc...

YOUR STORY

Why did you come out? Share your story

How did you come out? Share your story

CALL TO ACTIONS & ONE-LINERS

“Coming out this November is easy”

“It’s Easy” Please read each phrase 3 times “It’s Simple”

“Go to WHEN WE ALL VOTE DOT ORG SLASH PROUD to make sure you’re Please read 3 times registered and ready to vote”

2 CALL TO ACTIONS & ONE-LINERS (continued)

“Go to WHEN WE ALL VOTE DOT ORG SLASH VOTE PROUD to make sure Please read 3 times you’re registered and ready to vote”

CLOSING STATEMENT

“See you at the polls”

Please create/choose a statement and “Vote Proud and Vote Loud” read 3 times.

Questions? Please contact Jonathan Lee, When We All Vote Director of Talent Outreach & Culture

“Coming Out” Video Shoot Guidance

Record on an iPhone or Android, in a quiet place:

● On iPhone, go to Settings > Camera > Record video and select the resolution below ● Standard video recording ● 1080p HD at 30fps (default resolution)

Orientation:

● Turn the phone to record horizontally on front camera

Framing:

● Shoot where you can see your shoulders ● Wear solid colors ● Refrain from standing in front of a plain white wall/ background ● Stand in front of your light source (open window, lights, etc.) ● Do Not film yourself inside your car ● Do Not frame your face too close. Provide enough to your left, right, and provide headroom

Location:

● Location should be quiet and well lit. The background should not include any logos/ artwork that would need additional clearance or permissions.

4 Wardrobe:

● Avoid wearing anything with organizational logos/ artwork that would need additional clearance or permissions. (When We All Vote is a non-partisan 501(c)(3))

General Audio Tips:

Try not to handle things that make noises described as rustling, crinkling, scratching, etc. as it will be picked up by the recording and affect the quality of sound. We want your voice to be heard clearly.

While holding cellular device selfie-style, please be sure to not cover the microphone located at the bottom.

Avoid shooting near the following: ● Air conditioners ● Fans ● Engines, turbines, generators ● Loud lightning fixtures, electrical lines, appliances ● Television, radio, speakers. ● Outside with passing cars in background

Essentially anything that makes a sound you might describe as buzzing, whirring, rattling, humming, hissing, rumbling, etc. as these sounds are invasive and will dominate a recording.

Delivery: Please share footage via file share (google drive, dropbox, wetransfer, etc…) with Jonathan Lee at [email protected]

5 Use Your Power And Your Vote By Janelle Monae

As this Pride Month comes to end our community has been faced with continual attacks and triumphs. Last week, the Supreme Court affirmed what we already knew, that no employer should be able to fire or discriminate against anyone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. While this decision was momentous for our community, we are far from where we need to be. We must use our collective power to fight for equity and justice.

We have the privilege of living through a revolutionary moment in our nation’s history as we organize and mobilize in the fight against police violence, harassment and systemic racism. My Pride is rooted in my identity as a free, queer Black woman. From Selma to Stonewall, I embrace my intersectionality and individuality. Just being who we are is revolutionary in itself. But any revolution requires long term and sustainable action through our voices, our protests and our votes.

I’m fighting for all Black women, including Black Trans women who are often excluded from the conversation. I’m fighting for the lives of Tete Gulley, Dominique Fells, Riah Milton and the countless Black and Trans women we have lost due to violence. I’m fighting for Breonna Taylor, an EMT who was murdered by Louisville police while she was asleep in her apartment. It’s been over 100 days and only one of the three officers involved has been fired, and none have been arrested or charged for their crimes.

The people hold the power. And when we go from protest to ballot box, when we all vote, we use our power. And we must vote with pride.

I am so inspired by those of you who are out in the streets demanding change, those of you speaking out against hate and those of you searching for ways to make an impact in this moment. We can all play a role in this revolution to create the America that we want to see. An America where we can love who we want, just live and be free.

Here is what we know for sure -- long term sustainable change happens when you demand change through activism and vote in every election.

That is why I am proud to serve as Michelle Obama’s Co-Chair for When We All Vote, her nonpartisan, nonprofit organization on a mission to change the culture around voting and to increase participation in each and every election by inspiring you to take action, and giving you the tools and resources to get registered and ready to vote.

YOU have the power to elect the officials who run our cities, police departments, schools and states, and those who create policy on the state and federal level. You have the power to elect the people who best represent YOUR values and support and protect Black Lives and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Here are three things you can do right now:

1. Get REGISTERED. Make sure you are registered to vote. 2. Become a Voting Squad Captain: Join me and Mrs. Obama by becoming a Voting Squad Captain. Create your own Squad and get your friends and family registered to vote. Keep those closest to you up to date with the latest information on when and how to cast their ballots. Did you see the long lines in Georgia in Black and brown communities? You can help spread the word to ensure everyone understands their options to vote early and vote-by-mail, or if they run into problems, YOU can point them in the right direction. We need you and your energy!

3. Take the pledge for fair and safe elections. Amongst all we are facing right now, Covid-19 is still very real. We need to do our part to make sure that we are educated on all the ways to cast our ballots – fairly and safely. What do we want? Expanded access to vote-by-mail, online voter registration and in-person early voting. We saw the long lines in Wisconsin, Nevada and Georgia, and the closure of polling places in predominantly Black areas in Kentucky. In case you didn't know THAT is what voter suppression looks like.

Through voter suppression tactics, we have been told as Black people and people of color, young people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community that there is no space for us in the process, and I’m here to tell you that’s not true.

In fact, in 2018, a wave of Trans candidates ran for office from Virginia and Minnesota to Georgia and California, and they won. In 2016, the LGBTQIA+ community turned out in record numbers, with 70 percent of us casting our ballots, outpacing the national average. So we can be the change that we want to see in the world, and I believe it starts with our vote. And if we ever think our votes don’t matter, just remember that the general election in 2016 was determined by fewer than 80,000 votes in three different states. Some of us have more Instagram followers than that.

The words of activist Raquel Willis from a recent protest in Brooklyn, NY inspired me as I hope they inspire you, “I believe in my power. I believe in your power. I believe in our power. I believe in Black trans power.” It’s up to us to be the change we want to see, and I know we can get there.

Let’s get to work and end this Pride Month with a bang!

[Popsugar]: Janelle Monáe: "Use Your Power and Your Vote"