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04Jul
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Get Ready for July 6th Digital Citizenship Radio Interview with Courtney Hinton

Posted by Ananda Leekeon July 4, 2015in BAP Living RadioLeave a comment

wpid-img_20150627_160127.jpgMark your calendar for the Digital Citizenship Month radio interview with Courtney Hinton, a health and fitness advocate and Emerald Coach at Beachbody, on July 6 at 8:30PM EST. The topic of discussion is “Using Your Digital Citizenship Voice to Promote Healthy Living.” Click here to listen to the show.

Photo Credit: Courtney Hinton
Photo Credit: Courtney Hinton

To learn more about Courtney, visit her Facebook page. Follow her health and fitness journey on Instagram as @courtneycomesclean. She will inform and inspire you at the same time!

Follow @DigCitizenMonth and #digcitizenvoice hashtag to participate in the Twitter conversation.

18Jun
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U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch Joins Twitter

Posted by Ananda Leekeon June 18, 2015June 18, 2015in #socialcivicsLeave a comment

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Yesterday, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch made social media history as the first Attorney General to join Twitter. Click on the link to read my blog post about Lynch’s Twitter presence furthering President Barack Obama’s digital civic engagement goals and making strides in the White House’s #socialcivics efforts: http://anandaleeke.tumblr.com/post/121810616943/latergram-repost-digitalsisterhood.

Photo Credit: http://instagram.com/theybfdaily

08May
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Twitter + #socialcivics = Meeting with White House CDO Jason Goldman

Posted by Ananda Leekeon May 8, 2015May 9, 2015in #socialcivics, civic engagement, Digital Citizenship, Digital Civic Engagement, White House4 Comments

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Happy Friday!

Earlier this week, I walked past the White House, one of my favorite places to visit, on my way to meet a new friend. He recently moved to DC to start a new job in the building next door.

Eisenhower Executive Office Building
Eisenhower Executive Office Building

As I was waiting in line to enter the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to meet Jason Goldman, the first-ever White House Chief Digital Officer, I thought about how powerful the Internet and Twitter can be as connection and engagement tools. They connected Jason and I and began a series of blog and Twitter conversations around his new position and #socialcivics engagement when he wrote his March 24th Medium blog post on The Internet, the White House, and You (and Me). When I read his post, I was inspired to share it with my social media network. Two days later, I wrote him a letter via my blog that offered my #socialcivics ideas and tweeted him the link.  In an effort to increase engagement, I encouraged people to blog and tweet their ideas. He tweeted back and thanked me for sharing.

My 5/2 session on Embracing Your Digital Citizenship at Blogger Week Unconference, Photo Credit: Teresa Dowell-Vest
My 5/2 session on Embracing Your Digital Citizenship at Blogger Week Unconference, Photo Credit: Teresa Dowell-Vest

After he started working on April 6, he continued having the #socialcivics discussion online and with his staff. A week later, he published a follow-up blog post on What I’ve learned so far from #socialcivics. After I read it, I decided to incorporate a #socialcivics feedback discussion in my Embracing Your Digital Citizenship session at the Blogger Week Unconference on May 2. The morning of my session, I tweeted him a link to a blog post that outlined my talking points. He retweeted it and sent me a direct message with an invitation to meet him in person this week.

#Socialcivics Selfie #1 of me and White House Chief Digital Officer Jason Goldman
#Socialcivics Selfie #1 of me and White House Chief Digital Officer Jason Goldman

Meeting him face-to-face was a blast! He is truly passionate about the work he is called to do as head of the Office of Digital Strategy. That’s why I took two #socialcivics selfies. Check out how cool he is with his blue glasses and cherry blosson tie!

#Socialcivics Selfie #2
#Socialcivics Selfie #2

During our meeting, we discussed the feedback I received during my Digital Citizenship session and brainstormed ways to increase his office’s engagement with social media influencers and communities. I left with a homework assignment I will be working on this weekend as a follow-up email.

Now that you have read my story, I encourage to join Jason’s #socialcivics discussion on Twitter. Send him a tweet at @Goldman44. Write a blog post. Chat with your network about it on social media. He and his team are listening!

28Apr
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Speaking About Digital Citizenship at 5/2 Blogger Week Unconference

Posted by Ananda Leekeon April 28, 2015April 28, 2015in #socialcivics, Blogger Week Unconference, Digital Citizenship, Digital Citizenship Project, Digital Civic EngagementLeave a comment

image Great news! On May 2, I’m speaking about digital citizenship at the Blogger Week Unconference that will be held at Impact Hub, 419 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC. My “Embracing Your Digital Citizenship” session will begin at 4:30 p.m. During the one-hour session, you will receive tips on ways to define and express your digital citizenship. You will also participate in a group discussion that documents digital citizenship best practices and provides feedback on White House Chief Digital Officer Jason Goldman’s #socialcivics.

15Apr
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Join 4/15 POTUS #ObamTownHall with BlogHer and SheKnows at 2:35PM ET on WH.gov.

Posted by Ananda Leekeon April 15, 2015April 15, 2015in #socialcivics, BlogHer, civic engagement, Digital Citizenship, Digital Civic EngagementLeave a comment

https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/04/14/join-conversation-president-obama-s-town-hall-blogher-and-sheknows

15Apr
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Read WH.GOV Q&A with the First-Ever Chief Digital Officer Jason Goldman.

Posted by Ananda Leekeon April 15, 2015April 15, 2015in #socialcivics, civic engagement, Digital Citizenship, Digital Civic EngagementLeave a comment

https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/04/13/qa-first-ever-white-house-chief-digital-officer-people-purpose-puff-daddy-and-hulk

26Mar
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My #SocialCivics Ideas for White House CDO Jason Goldman

Posted by Ananda Leekeon March 26, 2015March 27, 2015in #socialcivics, Digital Citizenship2 Comments

imageCongratulations Jason on your new position as the first White House Chief Digital Officer!

When I read your Medium post, I became excited because your intention to create more meaningful online engagement between government and American citizens is headed in the right direction. The question you posed to the American public was AWESOME: How can we — our government and you and your communities — better connect online to make America better? It got me thinking about several ideas which is why I am writing this letter to you via my blog.

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Before I get started, let me first say I am a huge fan of President Barack Obama and his amazing team of digital warriors in the Office of Digital Strategy. Through their efforts, I’ve been able to participate in several White House Social (#WHSocial) events that gave me a better understanding of the Obama administration’s priorities and an opportunity to share what I learned with my online community.

Photo Credit: Dave McCulloch
Photo Credit: Dave McCulloch

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They also connected me to a more diverse group of fellow digital citizens and inspired me to create the Digital Citizenship Project and Digital Citizenship Month (July). Now that you know what drives my passion for POTUS and digital citizenship, let me offer the following #socialcivics ideas:

  • Since 2011, the White House has invited numerous social media leaders to participate in #WHSocial events and tweet ups. Reconnect with these individuals through a series of online and offline events that encourage them to serve as White House Social Media Ambassadors. They represent a pool of potential #socialcivics advocates who might be willing to share and discuss Obama administration policies and initiatives with their online communities.
  • My first visit to the White House occurred when a delegation of bloggers of color from the Blogging While Brown Conference visited with Corey Ealons, former Director of African American Media and Coordinator of Special Projects, in 2010. That visit gave us an opportunity to meet White House staff and discuss issues of concern relevant to communities of color. There are so many diverse blogging communities and conferences including Black Bloggers Connect, Blogalicious, Blogging While Brown, BlogHer, Latina Bloggers Connect, Latinos in Social Media, Mom 2.0 Summit, Niche Parent Network, and Women of Midlife (Bloggers at Midlife Conference). Connect with them and their communities by holding Google Hangout discussions, Twitter Town Halls, and offline events to discuss Obama administration policies and #socialcivics efforts.
  • Increase your outreach to digital citizens over 60. Many are using blogs and social media platforms to share their ideas. Invite them and their communities to participate in online and offline events. Make sure they are well represented at #WHSocial events. Their voices are important.
  • Create a #SocialCivics Roundtable (like the White House Council on Women and Girls) that brings together a diverse group of civic engagement advocates committed to expanding the Obama administration’s citizen engagement efforts. Have the Roundtable meet quarterly and provide ideas. They could meet online or offline.
  • Celebrate Digital Citizenship Month in July with a strong push to get more Americans involved in digital civic engagement.

That’s it for now! Once you get settled into your new office at the White Office, I’d love to meet you for lunch at Busboys and Poets in my neighborhood to discuss how I can best use my digital presence, projects, and community to further support your #socialcivics efforts.

Safe travels to DC! Enjoy the cherry blossoms!

Best,

Ananda Leeke

Photo Credit: Dave McCulloch

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