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Joann Bell-Power Politics, an oral history series organized by Scribe Video Center, showcases the voices and strategies of organizers, activists, and leaders from Black, Puerto Rican, Asian American, and other marginalized communities. These interviews, conducted by high school and college students trained in oral history and documentary techniques, highlight the resilience and ingenuity of historically disenfranchised communities striving for political empowerment.

Joann Bell is the Director of the Philadelphia office of the lobbying firm Long Nyquist, with offices in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and is listed as one the top lobbying firms in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Long Nyquist represents a broad range of local and national clients in the areas of legislative and regulatory issues; strategic planning; government affairs; appropriations and procurement. Joann's expertise in government affairs and government relations; business development and project management; social policy and labor relations spans over three decades.