The AFL-CIO continues to empower and inspire families and communities. The Community Services Agency (CSA) of the Metropolitan-Washington Council, AFL-CIO is on a mission to continue that tradition. Listen to the conversation today as Ramona talks to Letycia Pastrana, Executive Director, about the work of the CSA. The CSA is an independent, nonprofit organization established to improve the lives of workers and their families by helping to meet their human and social service needs. A native of San Antonio, Texas, Letycia has extensive experience developing and executing community and economic development activities for vulnerable, as well as diverse, populations in need of resources.
Resources:
https://www.communityservicesagency.org/
Highlights from our conversation:
How can African Americans and Latino/as influence media?
Trailer! Kamela Boyd, Part II: the impact of communications on culture
How do institutions usher under-represented groups into health professions?
Trailer! Dr. Catherine Ortega: Pathway Programs, the key to increasing diversity
Part I: How identity shapes leadership
Trailer! Joel Alvarado: The evolution of a transformative leader
Do you need more rest?
Trailer! Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur: Challenging the myth that you must “earn your rest”
A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community
Trailer! Dr. Natalia Molina: Elevating the significance of urban anchors in building community
How cities create systems to support the growth of black-owned businesses
Trailer! Michael H. Ross: Look to Atlanta, the Mecca of Black Business Success
Ableism and its impact on inclusion among people with disabilities
trailer! Vincenzo Piscopo: A champion of inclusion and accessibility
The Impact of Communications on Culture
Trailer! Kamela Boyd: the impact of communications on culture
The 4 Pillars of Political Empowerment
Trailer! Dr. John Eaves: political engagement, more than just the vote
How is Renasant Bank embracing social responsiblity?
Trailer! Dr. Tracey Morant Adams: empowering women-owned businesses through Renasant Roots
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