Brazile described her experiences growing up in the South, and shared highlights from her 20 years organizing grassroots movements.
"This is the first year of my life since 1969 that I do not have a candidate," she said.
Currently a fellow at the IOP, Brazile teaches a weekly study group entitled "Presidential Politics: The Way, the Truth and the Light" which aims to encourage political participation and demystify the electoral campaign process.