Civic Lens USA
About Us
Civic Lens USA is a national platform committed to amplifying the civic voices of young women of color.
We believe that civic spaces rarely reflect the experiences, insights, or leadership of young women of color. As a result, their perspectives are undervalued, their voices are overlooked, and their political power remains untapped.
We’re here to change that.
Civic Lens USA creates media, programs, and conversations that ask:
“Why should I care about civics?”
And we let young women of color answer that question for themselves.
Our Programs
Okay And? - The Podcast
Okay, And? is the podcast where we cut straight to the point: Why should you care about this now?
Designed to meet young people where they are, Okay, And? isn't another news recap or civics lesson. It's where we host provocative conversations with activists, organizers, young thinkers, policymakers, educators, and leaders who are actively shaping civic life. We dig into what civic engagement actually looks like in practice — the messiness, the strategy, the real impact.
Every episode asks the question that matters: What's at stake for us? How do we show up? What comes next?
Our Lens — The Blog
Our Lens is a digital publication where young women of color break down current events, civic issues, and culture — through our perspective, for our communities.
Every policy shift, every election cycle, every cultural moment tells a story. But whose story gets told? Through Our Lens, we're reclaiming the narrative. We examine what's happening in the world and ask the questions that matter to us: How does this impact our communities? What are we going to do about it? What are we refusing to accept?
This is how we see it. This is what matters when you look through Our Lens.
Apply Today
Civic Lens USA is accepting applications for our first cohort. We're looking for young women of color who are ready to tell our stories, amplify our voices, and shift how civics gets covered.
If you believe your perspective matters. If you think the news cycle is missing something crucial. If you're ready to do the work — we're ready to build with you.
Open Positions: Apply Today
Podcast Hosts — Lead in-depth conversations exploring civic issues and activism. Conduct interviews, ask critical questions, and shape compelling narratives for our audience.
Podcast Editors — Manage post-production workflow including audio editing, fact-checking, and quality control to ensure every episode meets our editorial standards.
Podcast Producer — Oversee production logistics, coordinate scheduling, manage timelines, and ensure seamless execution across all podcast initiatives.
Co-Editor in Chief — Establish editorial vision and strategy for our blog. Oversee content direction, manage editorial calendar, and collaborate with leadership on organizational priorities.
Contributors — Research and produce original content including policy briefs, data analysis, and investigative pieces that connect civic issues to community impact.
Editors — Review and refine all written content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with our editorial standards and voice.
Social Media Manager — Develop and execute social media strategy across Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Create engaging content, manage community engagement, and track performance metrics.