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"*": "<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\" id=\"mw-diff-left-l1\">Line 1:</td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\">Line 1:</td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange\"><strong>MediaWiki has been installed.</strong></del></div></td><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-added\"></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Consult </del>the [https://www.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.org/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide</del>] <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">for information on using the wiki software.</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">{{Infobox person</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| name\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 = Lashaya Darisaw {{Verified}}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| image\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 = LaShaya Darisaw.jpg</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td 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class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| birth_name\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 = '''Lashaya Darisaw'''</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| birth_date\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 = '''Date''' <!-- For living people supply only </ins>the <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">year unless the exact date is already WIDELY published, as per [[WP:DOB]] --> </ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| birth_place\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 = Flint, Michigan</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" 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home_town\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 = Flint, Michigan.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| height\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 = </ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| weight\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 = </ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| website\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 = </ins>[https://www.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lashaya</ins>.org/ <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Official Website</ins>]</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">}}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>== <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Getting started </del>==</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>==<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Early Life</ins>==</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">https://www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.org<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration </del>settings <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">list]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">LaShaya Darisaw was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. From a young age, she was active in academic and extracurricular pursuits, reflecting an early interest in leadership and community engagement. While in high school, she was a member of Business Professionals of America and earned recognition on the National Honor Roll.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [https</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">//www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.org/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Special</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">MyLanguage/Manual</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Darisaw continued her involvement in student leadership and advocacy in higher education. She served as a student senator at both Mott Community College and the University of Michigan\u2013Flint. She also participated in the African American Professionals of America at Baker College. Her dedication to academic achievement and social engagement earned her the Martin Luther King Scholarship Award in 2012.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[https://<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lists</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wikimedia</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">postorius/lists/mediawiki</del>-<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">announce.lists.wikimedia.org/ MediaWiki release mailing list]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">She has earned seven degrees, including a Master of Public Administration, and has received two honorary doctorates. Over more than fifteen years, she has volunteered extensively with social service organizations, further cultivating her commitment to community service and public advocacy.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[https://www.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[https://<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki.org/wiki</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">==Personal Life==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">LaShaya\u202fDarisaw was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. She maintains a public presence through social media and professional websites, sharing updates on her political, activist, and community work.</ins>[<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">^1] Darisaw is known for her continued engagement with local civic and environmental initiatives, including public speaking, organizing, and mentorship programs in Flint and the surrounding region</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">She has publicly shared her involvement with community events, vigils, and grassroots campaigns on platforms such as Facebook and her official website, lashaya</ins>.org<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">.[^2]</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Darisaw\u00a0 is the mother of two children Tiara Darisaw and Taylor Darisaw. She has spoken publicly about her daughters in media interviews including a 2024 Mid Michigan Now report in which Darisaw referenced her daughter while discussing political engagement and community concerns.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Her daughter Tiara has also been publicly visible in local activism. She has attended protests with Darisaw and has spoken at public demonstrations including the 2021 \u201cDeath to Profit Over People\u201d mock funeral event in Lansing where Flint residents protested a proposed asphalt plant. Darisaw and Tiara have appeared together in additional public forums such as panel discussions and were the opening speakers for the 2018 Society of Environmental Journalists conference an event documented by the organization.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Darisaw has spoken in public </ins>settings <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">about becoming a mother as a teenager and has connected that experience to her commitment to advocacy and community education.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">She has also identified herself publicly as a first generation college student. In several public talks and social posts she has acknowledged experiencing periods of homelessness earlier in life and has described those experiences as foundational to her later policy interests in housing stability and economic equity. Publicly verifiable social media accounts (e.g., Facebook).</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Activism and Public Advocacy ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">LaShaya\u202fDarisaw has been a high\u2011impact organizer and advocate in Michigan since 2014, particularly in Flint, where her work centers on environmental justice, public health, racial equity, and community empowerment.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">She served as the Flint Organizing Director for Michigan United, a grassroots organization affiliated with People\u2019s Action. People's Action In that role she coordinated community engagement, political organizing, and environmental justice campaigns.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">During the Flint water crisis, Darisaw was a vocal voice calling out systemic environmental racism. She worked with Flint residents and local officials to analyze and expose the city\u2019s water contracts, and she emphasized how government failures disproportionately harmed low-income and Black neighborhoods. People's Action+2The Independent+2</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">She has pushed for structural change in Flint by advocating for the recognition of racism as a public health crisis, and by supporting the establishment of a police advisory council. According to public comments she submitted to a White House environmental equity council, she framed the opposition to the Ajax asphalt plant as not only an environmental issue, but a civil rights one. Regulations.gov</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Darisaw has also been active in local community protests and legal actions. In 2021, she spoke out against the proposed Ajax hot\u2011mix asphalt plant, criticizing its air pollution risks and proximity to public housing. BIN</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Black Information Network+2Earthjustice+2 According to Earthjustice, she was part of a coalition of Flint groups that challenged the plant\u2019s permit through civil rights and environmental law mechanisms. Earthjustice+2Earthjustice+2</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">In 2024, she helped lead the 10\u2011Year Commemoration Committee for the Flint water crisis. During a multi-day march and vigil, she delivered a keynote call for justice, demanding accountability, continuous infrastructure repair, and public health protections. People's Tribune</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Beyond organizing on environmental issues, she has done broad-based community advocacy in social justice. Her involvement in Michigan Liberation (as a former board president) and her long-term volunteer work with social service organizations reflect a commitment to political education, systemic reform, and healing in marginalized communities.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Political Career ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Mount Morris City Council</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">In 2024, LaShaya Darisaw was elected as an at\u2011large member of the Mount Morris City Council in Michigan. She was appointed to the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission Alliance the same year. On council, Darisaw has continued to advocate for environmental justice and public health initiatives, and she motioned and voted to establish a Junior Firefighters program for the city of Mount Morris, providing youth with opportunities to engage in public safety and civic service. (cityofmtmorris.org)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Her election was publicly endorsed by Michigan United Action, </ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">2018 Michigan House Campaign</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Darisaw ran as a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 49, in 2018. Her campaign emphasized government accountability, environmental justice, and community engagement. She received endorsements from Planned Parenthood during the primary election. (eastvillagemagazine.org) As well as the Michigan Democratic Party\u2019s Progressive Caucus, environmental activist and Flint water advocate Melissa Mays, and local community leaders.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Although she did not win the primary, her campaign attracted local media attention and highlighted her focus on social equity, environmental policy, and public engagement</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">(ballotpedia</ins>.org<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Policy and Advocacy Focus ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">LaShaya Darisaw\u2019s policy agenda centers on environmental justice, public health, racial equity, and community empowerment. Her advocacy is deeply tied to her organizing work with several coalitions and grassroots groups, including Michigan United, People\u2019s Action, and coalitions opposing environmental hazards in Flint.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">As Flint Organizing Director for Michigan United, Darisaw has worked on campaigns demanding accountability for contaminated water and ensuring that long\u2011term infrastructure investment serves the community rather than private interests. People's Action</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">She has pushed for national and federal recognition of environmental racism. In 2021, she submitted written testimony to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, calling on federal officials to prioritize communities exposed to environmental harm.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Darisaw has also played a central role in local environmental justice actions, such as the coalition against the proposed Ajax asphalt plant. As a Michigan United organizer, she publicly criticized the plant\u2019s potential health impact on Flint residents and helped mobilize community resistance. Poor People's Campaign</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Her advocacy has bridged together organizing, government engagement, and coalition-building. Through her work she has helped raise awareness of systemic inequities in Flint \u2014 especially around corporate and governmental accountability \u2014 and has sought sustainable policy solutions that center justice and equity.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Media Coverage ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">LaShaya\u202fDarisaw has attracted significant coverage across national and international media, public radio, online platforms, and local outlets for her activism, organizing, and public service \u2014 particularly on environmental justice, the Flint water crisis, and civic engagement.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Darisaw has appeared in Michael Moore\u2019s documentary Fahrenheit 11</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">9 (2018), which addresses contemporary political and social issues including the Flint water crisis; her appearance is verifiable by viewing the film.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">She has been featured on MSNBC, including All In with Chris Hayes, discussing Flint water issues and civic engagement. She appeared on The Young Turks (TYT) discussing Flint and broader justice issues.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Her international visibility includes a profile in the New\u202fZealand Listener in the article \u201cTrump Land,\u201d highlighting her environmental justice activism.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">In Politico, Darisaw was featured as part of a cohort of Flint mothers visiting Hoosick Falls, New York, sharing advocacy strategies for communities affected by water contamination. Coverage by the Times Union emphasized solidarity between Flint and other environmental justice communities. WAMC Public Radio similarly reported on her commentary during the Hoosick Falls visit, citing her insights into cross-community organizing. The Manchester Journal documented her participation, highlighting grassroots advocacy.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The Seattle Times referenced her activism in broader reporting on Flint politics, including civic mobilization following the water crisis. FOX\u202f2 Detroit reported on her political engagement and activism in Flint and Michigan. ABC\u202f12 covered her organizing with Michigan United, specifically calls for independent water testing in Flint. ABC\u202f17 News reported her participation in a vigil protesting a proposed asphalt plant, linking her environmental justice work to public health and policy action.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">On public radio, Darisaw was quoted in a widely syndicated Michigan Radio </ins>/ <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">NPR segment (2018) titled \u201cIn Flint, Residents Scramble To Get The Last Cases Of State\u2011Provided Bottled Water\u201d, which was broadcast on All Things Considered (Weekend), KCUR, North Country Public Radio, KNKX, WRVO, WRKF, and WFSU. She discussed community mistrust of Flint\u2019s water system despite official assurances.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Her testimony to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council in 2021 is included in public records, addressing systemic environmental racism and federal accountability in communities facing environmental harm.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Community-focused publications have also documented her organizing</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">People\u2019s Tribune quoted her as a lead organizer in the 10\u2011year commemoration march for the Flint water crisis, highlighting her role in infrastructure accountability and justice. Flint Beat reported on a candlelight vigil she helped organize, noting the event\u2019s symbolic connection to Flint\u2019s protest history and labor legacy.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Her environmental justice work aligns with nonprofit advocacy</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) coverage cites Flint organizing efforts aligned with her initiatives.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Social Profiles ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">{| class=\"wikitable sortable\"</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''</ins>[https://<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">www</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">facebook</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">com</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Vote4LaShayaD '''Facebook profile''']'''</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|</ins>-</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''</ins>[https://www.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">instagram</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">com</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lashayad '''instagram profile'''</ins>]<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''</ins>[https://<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">x</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">com</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">LaShayaD '''Twitter profile'''</ins>]<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|}</ins></div></td></tr>\n"
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