John Lewis—The Fuse that Launched Latino Political Power and Leadership Development
In this special episode, Ramona’s guest, Dr. Juan Andrade, shares the fascinating history and unsung legacy of Congressman John Lewis in the political empowerment and leadership development of the Latino community.
According to Dr. Andrade, who worked as a staff member for Lewis at the Voter Education Project, Congressman Lewis played a central role in establishing the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) and the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) and in developing leaders such as Willie Velasquez and Dr. Andrade, founders of SVREP and USHLI respectively. Together SVREP and USHLI have registered over 5 million Latino voters and trained over 1 million Latino leaders. Notably, Lewis, Velasquez and Andrade have all received Presidential medals (under Clinton and Obama) for their service to the nation.
How can women of color find joy at work?
Trailer! Ebony Little: Focus on service and make the business case
Why is affirmative action necessary?
The Extraordinary Impact of Artists (from Dec 2022)
What is one of the most powerful gifts to give to others?
Trailer! Dr. Vicki Ruiz: The Gift of Mentorship
How can sports teams be more effective in community impact?
Trailer! Dr. Shaun M. Anderson: Advancing social responsibility in sports
Why is writing a significant aspect of empowerment?
Trailer! Dr. Emma Pérez: The power of writing in transforming people and society
It is Juneteenth!
Trailer! A Texas Family Celebrates Juneteenth
How do Museums Advance History and Social Change?
Trailer! Dr. Sarah Zenaida Gould: Mexican American Civil Rights Institute
Do you know how to be your own cheerleader?
Trailer! Neelu Kaur: Empowering Women for Self-Advocacy
Leadership Development in Higher Education for Greater Impact
Trailer! Dr. Elena Foulis: Teaching students how to “be agents of change”
Documentary film “Blurring the Color Line: Chinese in the Segregated South”
Trailer! Dr. Crystal Kwok: Examining the Complexity of African American and Chinese Relations
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Modern West
Just Dumb Enough Podcast
Freakonomics Radio
Criminal
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World