Podcast 12 - Why Brits are getting ‘their knickers in a twist’ about Meghan Markle encouraging US women to Vote &, what made Meghan and Harry don their shorts?

This past week Meghan continued her women orientated work, participating in what was called a Couch Potato Event, hosted by the American organizations When We All Vote and The United States of Women 

The event that Meghan was invited to was called “When All WOMEN Vote." Partly to commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution and partly to encourage women to both register and vote in this years US elections.

Meghan made some short introductory comments, stressing how this year it is exceptionally important to vote. Meghan made a personal call to action to women voters, to take part in the election, insisting that 'if we aren't part of the solution, we are part of the problem'.

Meghan’s comments made news all around the world and caused some controversy in certain elements of the UK press.

So why were Meghan’s comments such a big issue for Brits? I will try to explain.

What made Meghan and Harry don their shorts? – They were looking very laid back and relaxed this past week in their khaki shorts and sneakers as they reconnected with one of their favourite US non-profits Baby2Baby. https://baby2baby.org/

Per their social media, Bay2Baby's mission is to provide children living in poverty, ages 0-12 years, with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that each child deserves. In the last 9 years, Baby2Baby say that they have distributed over 100 million items to children in homeless shelters, domestic violence programs, foster care, hospitals and underserved schools as well as children who have lost everything in the wake of disaster.

This past week, was week one of the charity's First Day Back Challenge. Baby2Baby have set themselves the goal of providing more than $1 million in clothing for children whose families have been struggling throughout the pandemic. 

It was absolutely fantastic to see the photos of Meghan and Harry away from their computer screens, and out on the streets interacting with families and their children.

As always, don't forget to check out for other stories on my blog https://www.kindthoughtsformeghanmarkle.com/

Show written and produced by Jeanette Songolo.

Please keep listening for future podcasts on all things Meghan, Harry, Archie and Lili and in the meantime watch out for other posts on all things Sussex on my blog at https://www.kindthoughtsformeghanmarkle.com/